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 7822630 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 72949421 epoch_slot_no: 200621 block_no: 7822453 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 60273 time: 2022-09-30 05:28:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9383f9c7085dd5a56e6c1832b9bb7c7b6216c02719db8dba0f69867379dd2c1dBlock Operator
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