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 7824698 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 72990500 epoch_slot_no: 241700 block_no: 7824521 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 49668 time: 2022-09-30 16:53:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe2ae0c50219ffe2b72373a11906081a717740c8ff235bf46d929d0de03ee2eaBlock Operator
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