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 7808397 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 72654933 epoch_slot_no: 338133 block_no: 7808220 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 78886 time: 2022-09-26 19:40:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc31590550821da00b18044fb3f80aa9145f6220b5c54510b1df5a970eb8ede08Block Operator
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