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 7826798 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 73032566 epoch_slot_no: 283766 block_no: 7826621 slot_leader_id: 5449366 size: 50987 time: 2022-10-01 04:34:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ae0b77826eaf8c7526ffd28b3694f17ef0b86e1daa29badf3d043352d35f69aBlock Operator
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