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 7807197 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 72631258 epoch_slot_no: 314458 block_no: 7807020 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 62680 time: 2022-09-26 13:05:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2b06c1587ab1557c6d74dfbb1bbbc8e75c9f976658ef917f8aa4f1660a2ceeeBlock Operator
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