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 7926081 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 75071033 epoch_slot_no: 162233 block_no: 7925904 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 53363 time: 2022-10-24 18:48:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x149af9b335d050dc1de6779efcba0eae155d8d576a4563ee19d231a710a9bdcaBlock Operator
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