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 7925442 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 75058314 epoch_slot_no: 149514 block_no: 7925265 slot_leader_id: 6215083 size: 32043 time: 2022-10-24 15:16:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23ea8041056f1579a6a7fcc180368f697aa91cf17610567691a4802991622a61Block Operator
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