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 7831649 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 73131909 epoch_slot_no: 383109 block_no: 7831472 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 19059 time: 2022-10-02 08:10:00 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf1de0db1c587a3020aab25330a2735e5228415a7e8c6abdd3492f990a8e82fdBlock Operator
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