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 7825382 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 73004356 epoch_slot_no: 255556 block_no: 7825205 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 86266 time: 2022-09-30 20:44:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x871da24b0b12aa5605a3dd745e1ac0d7f3757efc16cda850af8d098a6a9d89a8Block Operator
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