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 7927050 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 75091106 epoch_slot_no: 182306 block_no: 7926873 slot_leader_id: 6753941 size: 80086 time: 2022-10-25 00:23:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23bf308ee86269d5cad46d542e5b974a4da9580b81ecb584b0c26112042778a1Block Operator
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