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 7829505 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 73087561 epoch_slot_no: 338761 block_no: 7829328 slot_leader_id: 5707820 size: 16103 time: 2022-10-01 19:50:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dfc9a6a870a63f0aed1dd69b180431a237837fd0a4babc9a62be228bd90ad02Block Operator
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