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 7923037 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 75007494 epoch_slot_no: 98694 block_no: 7922860 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 67740 time: 2022-10-24 01:09:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bce09d4c7641687bab46fba72f8b3e4d032953ff0bf05d0e367cb2bcaafd52bBlock Operator
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