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 7920173 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 74947848 epoch_slot_no: 39048 block_no: 7919996 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 31908 time: 2022-10-23 08:35:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f46514253a1d8f45959ceb0f9a5a62c4a0663f2bdb69b5668c0f74af2a9ce08Block Operator
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