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 7830291 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 73104061 epoch_slot_no: 355261 block_no: 7830114 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 74557 time: 2022-10-02 00:25:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f2f771e0330f40d62d2be3ac13cd5b80368ae33e6dacbbe7a1459e0c4c4fb82Block Operator
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