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 7825974 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 73017077 epoch_slot_no: 268277 block_no: 7825797 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 74583 time: 2022-10-01 00:16:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56f0efa63cbbf9b8b8687cf6b7f42f58cb01df1272b96765aa6289886a5587d3Block Operator
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