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 7872533 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 73974070 epoch_slot_no: 361270 block_no: 7872356 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 6000 time: 2022-10-12 02:06:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac4099174207bbf352fa678b3ee4f212de206cc03e29469928248b55b0c60278Block Operator
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