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 7822885 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 72954191 epoch_slot_no: 205391 block_no: 7822708 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 36796 time: 2022-09-30 06:48:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaea7888ecdbfe211671cfc31cb84a918d5aa4540be1cec89f6ea65ecd95f3d8Block Operator
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