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 7926101 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 75071636 epoch_slot_no: 162836 block_no: 7925924 slot_leader_id: 5279499 size: 78935 time: 2022-10-24 18:58:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeee211a20c6c1dd5b73d4fa9c7cf25163a113b92b3913c7f494cff947117f0bfBlock Operator
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