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 7825289 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 73002276 epoch_slot_no: 253476 block_no: 7825112 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 88874 time: 2022-09-30 20:09:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa96d5ee4affdff9112c5a3380c98bc94a005d334606e0cd6c4758e644d8d1c4Block Operator
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