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 7830678 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 73111892 epoch_slot_no: 363092 block_no: 7830501 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 34264 time: 2022-10-02 02:36:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd97e4f06676e90e2ef4566347d42f97e555315af58e5bb7e828dffb3289caa7bBlock Operator
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