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 7822141 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 72938994 epoch_slot_no: 190194 block_no: 7821964 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 41469 time: 2022-09-30 02:34:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc776ff39415ad3c54e9415b91c48dda42eab8f1279fdfc792871a58bf1823139Block Operator
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