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 7821035 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 72915707 epoch_slot_no: 166907 block_no: 7820858 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 88825 time: 2022-09-29 20:06:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8aa484eba0e22c3ab1eb9db9f2257f6842c275dd75b1d1891ac1c31dc6222f1Block Operator
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