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 7926629 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 75082269 epoch_slot_no: 173469 block_no: 7926452 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 88606 time: 2022-10-24 21:56:00 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x552e55d9364fa4ab3734c47f7186b9a78b839a7042623d4b2ec9f8f8863e617bBlock Operator
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