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 7925377 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 75056673 epoch_slot_no: 147873 block_no: 7925200 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 87438 time: 2022-10-24 14:49:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb122badadfa0d42ffcf6b84a796cf865ecc3ba0b236a104e97ed9796e7566e1dBlock Operator
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