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 7807944 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 72646724 epoch_slot_no: 329924 block_no: 7807767 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 60803 time: 2022-09-26 17:23:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7f338b3089f663f80780a6b48a1b81fb049b144c1c4f35e32f727e4786b003aBlock Operator
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