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 7817735 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 72847786 epoch_slot_no: 98986 block_no: 7817558 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 85333 time: 2022-09-29 01:14:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2e0c247cc96086d22279e2af398972e4711f59322d63846e1dbb8fdef629772Block Operator
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