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 7824208 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 72981226 epoch_slot_no: 232426 block_no: 7824031 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 5575 time: 2022-09-30 14:18:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a161b7c8769f3385679e5cdf053da1a5dfcf6aab8a609703dc1848a45781f59Block Operator
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