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 7821543 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 72926660 epoch_slot_no: 177860 block_no: 7821366 slot_leader_id: 5450492 size: 7514 time: 2022-09-29 23:09:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7334539a32b74f1314b46808d5701e1cbfd8586a8a7d63c3a11cd35752184fedBlock Operator
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