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 7809403 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 72675252 epoch_slot_no: 358452 block_no: 7809226 slot_leader_id: 4595060 size: 427 time: 2022-09-27 01:19:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x177cd8695e2a00a7e0807c04d897f8db59fd0c8e42cafc5840e90a26b4a42a25Block Operator
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