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 7826055 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 73018793 epoch_slot_no: 269993 block_no: 7825878 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 84962 time: 2022-10-01 00:44:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e77fe8f551ee79ede07819e6b71d4ab7b1a9d691e7ade707814dafc3ef729cbBlock Operator
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