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 7823374 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 72965052 epoch_slot_no: 216252 block_no: 7823197 slot_leader_id: 7376972 size: 4214 time: 2022-09-30 09:49:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e589692a60245013d63e3f25887589d0d912be8e3983016dac49ed3a1668235Block Operator
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