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 7926613 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 75081967 epoch_slot_no: 173167 block_no: 7926436 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 77984 time: 2022-10-24 21:50:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bb5a7bb9b2682e78042b5703b2c73c1d2fc30931de859c85506c1c247abb15bBlock Operator
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