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 7824324 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 72983276 epoch_slot_no: 234476 block_no: 7824147 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 50790 time: 2022-09-30 14:52:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x443860fdc49ca8529b297c2815d25914e28a782a1cbaecd3dd8a9732a1e6366eBlock Operator
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