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 7923488 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 75016838 epoch_slot_no: 108038 block_no: 7923311 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 65152 time: 2022-10-24 03:45:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb57c2da51e82caf26f20dce30db4f46161c961f03db4e3f1745d422e44b1b93Block Operator
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