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 7828086 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 73058726 epoch_slot_no: 309926 block_no: 7827909 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 47374 time: 2022-10-01 11:50:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61cafe26da2919fa7c561e2f6571ea75578ef8e160a5e136343acebfd57a01fdBlock Operator
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