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 7923231 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 75011214 epoch_slot_no: 102414 block_no: 7923054 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 18017 time: 2022-10-24 02:11:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf769bb0e82107b97ef088f1d5f260623f33d9c488691e6ad692c737d47b981a8Block Operator
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