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 7824379 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 72984340 epoch_slot_no: 235540 block_no: 7824202 slot_leader_id: 7479709 size: 11052 time: 2022-09-30 15:10:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd70c4067e2c284b7e1b26564c5daef348b7721cf954b1bdf4908e6a56f086efBlock Operator
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