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 7821832 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 72932786 epoch_slot_no: 183986 block_no: 7821655 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 32223 time: 2022-09-30 00:51:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf449fb355663719a0dd4c016f3c6cf4f8a7fa09edb71cff71bb905d4b916de0cBlock Operator
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