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 7820489 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 72903328 epoch_slot_no: 154528 block_no: 7820312 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 87883 time: 2022-09-29 16:40:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5cfde3a1a5180b29508556047ea214b1c0936e60c6ca5fcb7eb811edca07171Block Operator
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