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 7925731 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 75064323 epoch_slot_no: 155523 block_no: 7925554 slot_leader_id: 5833303 size: 64528 time: 2022-10-24 16:56:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47bf7b8c9c1352e84f068edc9404fb8c148ea2f2e09ea8ec3a37175281ff945dBlock Operator
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