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 7827697 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 73050528 epoch_slot_no: 301728 block_no: 7827520 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 24026 time: 2022-10-01 09:33:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2c32348249355722228629a5c490c294a99a42ffa8d13d4343f262a5b008abcBlock Operator
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