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 7831093 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 73120860 epoch_slot_no: 372060 block_no: 7830916 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 23929 time: 2022-10-02 05:05:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x399d891355805d868a2651b7a959e2ee4af836c0f34f8cd4bf9d5363f06b36f8Block Operator
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