A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7806695 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 72621221 epoch_slot_no: 304421 block_no: 7806518 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 35676 time: 2022-09-26 10:18:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x907940e1ece235e6bd10c16ad400b375a47d2938a6385ea326319676c21fc124Block Operator
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