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 7821640 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 72928695 epoch_slot_no: 179895 block_no: 7821463 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 62579 time: 2022-09-29 23:43:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32bd6e006c1c38eebf25c8e62c91066e6d2d1c52542f7579228d468890e7c0ddBlock Operator
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