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 7829162 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 73080975 epoch_slot_no: 332175 block_no: 7828985 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 25663 time: 2022-10-01 18:01:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55398a9d718d42a31638863845bc1cf3741cd0f1c98a734070cbb908afa83aafBlock Operator
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