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 7830607 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 73110604 epoch_slot_no: 361804 block_no: 7830430 slot_leader_id: 5440594 size: 40472 time: 2022-10-02 02:14:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6971fc76936cde7c7450b75f8efb3e83019cf841e224e6620fa481cf55b6ed46Block Operator
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