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 7824668 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 72989979 epoch_slot_no: 241179 block_no: 7824491 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 35433 time: 2022-09-30 16:44:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3048f11557c14c5fc81159786d071f8d3a45c4f17c27ab3b15b0a75925a1a17cBlock Operator
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