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 7817906 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 72850765 epoch_slot_no: 101965 block_no: 7817729 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 87111 time: 2022-09-29 02:04:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa2d0b9a1bafaca64a624e6c72a137f88e2e4b64ba234f6e5e2d62aaacc4aaeeBlock Operator
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