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 7825605 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 73009011 epoch_slot_no: 260211 block_no: 7825428 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 86702 time: 2022-09-30 22:01:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87831df092d268afb1c90ef7309b7488988f4f52ae1e0a00972009c3a72ac2a6Block Operator
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