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 7820006 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 72893069 epoch_slot_no: 144269 block_no: 7819829 slot_leader_id: 5386265 size: 64523 time: 2022-09-29 13:49:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cbeb7f2d84bb5896ae83d354d7996344b7c74273da57312baa9fb5565e045a8Block Operator
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