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 7807173 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 72630855 epoch_slot_no: 314055 block_no: 7806996 slot_leader_id: 7376972 size: 15052 time: 2022-09-26 12:59:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x591a5c2ec00d7915eeb3a62bad49be96e00d5f5f7dbd5121551ddcd4b29f968aBlock Operator
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