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 7818524 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 72863858 epoch_slot_no: 115058 block_no: 7818347 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 79796 time: 2022-09-29 05:42:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe427be3e04a98e421ff8341c8b506aeb80019daf447a98357f66450e6905bc72Block Operator
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