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 7821087 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 72916779 epoch_slot_no: 167979 block_no: 7820910 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 87822 time: 2022-09-29 20:24:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56fee3c5069266bf057d3ed078237e06fd7cc73c67e998cd77f9ee3fa936e7c6Block Operator
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