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 7819142 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 72876633 epoch_slot_no: 127833 block_no: 7818965 slot_leader_id: 5280017 size: 81518 time: 2022-09-29 09:15:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6898286db82888674eb3d122d7baa45ed18428f3afc8087d3aa5380259e014f4Block Operator
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