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 7825429 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 73005438 epoch_slot_no: 256638 block_no: 7825252 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 25466 time: 2022-09-30 21:02:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x689b7178a33e29a618048415e4fcc9122c708e5a58e2e485376f4d03fc1be87eBlock Operator
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