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 7828779 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 73073247 epoch_slot_no: 324447 block_no: 7828602 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 45404 time: 2022-10-01 15:52:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3194a5516d3f316afd312804da6872b307f8563e42ca4a0b5ef350967e93440fBlock Operator
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