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 7823028 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 72957600 epoch_slot_no: 208800 block_no: 7822851 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 84616 time: 2022-09-30 07:44:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd88e5f8b1bf1ac35658c4a55271633bf3dd55ec2958864e85408830c2cd868eBlock Operator
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