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 7872228 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 73967439 epoch_slot_no: 354639 block_no: 7872051 slot_leader_id: 4597776 size: 58910 time: 2022-10-12 00:15:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ea5bf8b2daaec7dcb72cab52fc87c1aa54b12015eee15b49b2ea4f0995def72Block Operator
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