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 7822242 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 72941600 epoch_slot_no: 192800 block_no: 7822065 slot_leader_id: 7376972 size: 70058 time: 2022-09-30 03:18:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb6e3ef00253672f4268af9d0a3f7ee116e3596ae058cff53aff08f80735bd79Block Operator
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