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 7828265 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 73062480 epoch_slot_no: 313680 block_no: 7828088 slot_leader_id: 4677958 size: 35792 time: 2022-10-01 12:52:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0a5fc0ab4b43bc75b3a567cb5b6dda707e7dcda69830f4915856cd42e57ffb3Block Operator
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