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 7919933 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 74943518 epoch_slot_no: 34718 block_no: 7919756 slot_leader_id: 4603498 size: 40424 time: 2022-10-23 07:23:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0c82db0dfa2749745b5177a11b1f95aab4fcfa9a0f12cc8b4ac33e8771d751dBlock Operator
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