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 7821627 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 72928368 epoch_slot_no: 179568 block_no: 7821450 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 19687 time: 2022-09-29 23:37:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdf4dd821a8154d1ee81c954c2921afee8be3c7c2dbe0ca22c69a967a22fd576Block Operator
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