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 7821079 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 72916700 epoch_slot_no: 167900 block_no: 7820902 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 85511 time: 2022-09-29 20:23:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a0b4dec6c5e4b0b142cb0961b52c8ca5bc480f7f4e6a7e532e19ea74abe85bbBlock Operator
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