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 7829566 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 73088747 epoch_slot_no: 339947 block_no: 7829389 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 85054 time: 2022-10-01 20:10:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x195ba08fd53bd519c4b40821accab3198315c38bc381a72d22eae70f315b3cf9Block Operator
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