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 7823657 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 72970700 epoch_slot_no: 221900 block_no: 7823480 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 40875 time: 2022-09-30 11:23:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cbf42d8cf8c13ee1f13ec64cb909b73fe914096de47891f2c23f80a6ce6b14eBlock Operator
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