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 7819103 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 72875499 epoch_slot_no: 126699 block_no: 7818926 slot_leader_id: 5575481 size: 5694 time: 2022-09-29 08:56:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x070ce351a434e6d8dd9d350c9dfe02bc99be7c0b3acb67235659d8be0d5cd102Block Operator
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