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 7820514 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 72903797 epoch_slot_no: 154997 block_no: 7820337 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 86627 time: 2022-09-29 16:48:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d3eea3dfd8118b380781381379b8da61a3ecab0a30345527c091b95ae369cbaBlock Operator
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