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 7926704 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 75083925 epoch_slot_no: 175125 block_no: 7926527 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 72108 time: 2022-10-24 22:23:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87d482328e20484b49482c5dbe30677c7835669ec9431ce0157e675f66ca8860Block Operator
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