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 7924583 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 75039878 epoch_slot_no: 131078 block_no: 7924406 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 56939 time: 2022-10-24 10:09:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27a81d0ad096e8bad2a02640fb278113e5b5f6389699cd9ee85b05e4a848fc3cBlock Operator
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