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 7809865 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 72685045 epoch_slot_no: 368245 block_no: 7809688 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 17768 time: 2022-09-27 04:02:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04307cdbf0130e5368f018246bebde7ccfabeb70d5947e455ac0228663506317Block Operator
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