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 7826377 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 73024736 epoch_slot_no: 275936 block_no: 7826200 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 29496 time: 2022-10-01 02:23:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe320f4596dffbc1157b2847f53aa5b33cda8621b3460c5793b275d8657bff2cdBlock Operator
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