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 7824206 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 72981216 epoch_slot_no: 232416 block_no: 7824029 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 26714 time: 2022-09-30 14:18:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8990d2b133ccae74e9815dd816dd91f39ca73c4d553864fe9d5fa88aa283f19Block Operator
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