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 7831449 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 73127932 epoch_slot_no: 379132 block_no: 7831272 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 77681 time: 2022-10-02 07:03:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa432b135ab476c739d5def1d6b7d4ddf73c4b6efc42e3e66491976a5697d8bc1Block Operator
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