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 7831399 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 73127096 epoch_slot_no: 378296 block_no: 7831222 slot_leader_id: 4556883 size: 41308 time: 2022-10-02 06:49:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa29bf766a9496234793118bed77259b391370786106bca9d7c6429ba051153e6Block Operator
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