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 7814298 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 72778361 epoch_slot_no: 29561 block_no: 7814121 slot_leader_id: 6985330 size: 23979 time: 2022-09-28 05:57:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02dd09d7791ec228f68f9d1280a84f7fc7569bc81f08fbd22750caade2a54a8dBlock Operator
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