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 7831044 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 73119988 epoch_slot_no: 371188 block_no: 7830867 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 37224 time: 2022-10-02 04:51:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b573e4120a8cea12ceb2c46a5125f365ffe5550309b276cf991aecdedf47c78Block Operator
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