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 7824355 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 72983705 epoch_slot_no: 234905 block_no: 7824178 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 3260 time: 2022-09-30 14:59:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc522d8b960a8420e5c6060061095dee70047475dfc04cfeea0641034324b8be5Block Operator
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