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 7820808 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 72909956 epoch_slot_no: 161156 block_no: 7820631 slot_leader_id: 5688135 size: 88570 time: 2022-09-29 18:30:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd655af409c76172f9598e557a586000f167a26e0d06f1d4f544ce66707e6efedBlock Operator
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