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 7832163 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 73142434 epoch_slot_no: 393634 block_no: 7831986 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 411 time: 2022-10-02 11:05:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd36811b73eeb0fb473b2542b436378b51f581c0e741994e0db2c8ff884688400Block Operator
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