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 7926799 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 75086255 epoch_slot_no: 177455 block_no: 7926622 slot_leader_id: 5472368 size: 69470 time: 2022-10-24 23:02:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x567d5e99b4f892da7d288ce8d34a0b2af9b940fa6e58f344e99e7c08728e4d43Block Operator
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