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 7823209 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 72961370 epoch_slot_no: 212570 block_no: 7823032 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 38467 time: 2022-09-30 08:47:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7981215328e1552174ace16d22acb41cbbeffcb057b2cfff22c715ba2f5f9d4Block Operator
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