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 7820814 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 72910059 epoch_slot_no: 161259 block_no: 7820637 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 88728 time: 2022-09-29 18:32:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78354e70259179bd89b1d5f0c51fc46c55f877d5980eb1c114b42b2e06a2929dBlock Operator
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