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 7825835 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 73013925 epoch_slot_no: 265125 block_no: 7825658 slot_leader_id: 7260861 size: 83618 time: 2022-09-30 23:23:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76d1fb8325401283d06b53444baf0beed86df3b1d64aaadf1792c1d787c3e33bBlock Operator
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