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 7862309 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 73765424 epoch_slot_no: 152624 block_no: 7862132 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 88691 time: 2022-10-09 16:08:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79fd0582a6d030034161cececdbca811f8ad6878f0869aef0d3592611a76fa7cBlock Operator
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