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 7828236 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 73061867 epoch_slot_no: 313067 block_no: 7828059 slot_leader_id: 7399631 size: 84045 time: 2022-10-01 12:42:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a5a893e30677c40ea66fc197a3585d7fe67b67743348e30ba6ea7a7eb1c3564Block Operator
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