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 7828734 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 73072314 epoch_slot_no: 323514 block_no: 7828557 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 15162 time: 2022-10-01 15:36:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8c1ce397d89b85d5cff852f3ab3046c11e2ca4eb94e14d5c6496b5fb391fc7aBlock Operator
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