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 7822306 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 72942902 epoch_slot_no: 194102 block_no: 7822129 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 74820 time: 2022-09-30 03:39:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23a39121c9f3897989bcd8d992695b73c5f34fd1fcd2e8882d9bd926d6f801c1Block Operator
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