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 7921358 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 74972852 epoch_slot_no: 64052 block_no: 7921181 slot_leader_id: 5127985 size: 12073 time: 2022-10-23 15:32:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf23bd45703c4dc0a79f6269fc8a6f6f76744c684a79f48d379baf05af4264571Block Operator
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