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 7830327 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 73104842 epoch_slot_no: 356042 block_no: 7830150 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 87997 time: 2022-10-02 00:38:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb55f6b30aa0325f3e9fae23d6a8a0427bd45afa22b42d36fbc23ff213fafe547Block Operator
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