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 7818027 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 72852930 epoch_slot_no: 104130 block_no: 7817850 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 49981 time: 2022-09-29 02:40:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7a2821d7db9747ee036bbf8572bf48075be4bfd5f29c295461d3d385e98e780Block Operator
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