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 7833486 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 73168780 epoch_slot_no: 419980 block_no: 7833309 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 56888 time: 2022-10-02 18:24:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74cc8c0065e8fb937538c233d83a435803492a12a8e973fc517d29a1a72387eaBlock Operator
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