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 7823489 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 72967580 epoch_slot_no: 218780 block_no: 7823312 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 10994 time: 2022-09-30 10:31:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7c20d2bbee18d021327b19deade06f8eb434370347290a5aaa2fa1d7842715dBlock Operator
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