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 7924908 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 75046813 epoch_slot_no: 138013 block_no: 7924731 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 29039 time: 2022-10-24 12:05:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dbf909d9130901deffcc5b34d9f9b6dc3158ce0413d33a5eab84c02d36d0c77Block Operator
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