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 7830027 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 73098835 epoch_slot_no: 350035 block_no: 7829850 slot_leader_id: 4589346 size: 46318 time: 2022-10-01 22:58:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x948551ad0d405052b3c7ee582745aa8c909d9383766a9c7eb555f169cca0dfb2Block Operator
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