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 7827243 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 73041681 epoch_slot_no: 292881 block_no: 7827066 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 32304 time: 2022-10-01 07:06:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x672d14be0dc115ba362752eb8f8a8616098844e52ed5600722d9592e7e943969Block Operator
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