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 7823408 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 72965842 epoch_slot_no: 217042 block_no: 7823231 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 68566 time: 2022-09-30 10:02:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d15564d76a3b588d3ff4e5dce4a0b1e95693b19bc1ded499bd3bac0fc57702bBlock Operator
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