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 7829547 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 73088387 epoch_slot_no: 339587 block_no: 7829370 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 54253 time: 2022-10-01 20:04:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb57382d1b48474921b200878185028d17ef7865ca50c1590f8b369a31dd54cdcBlock Operator
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