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 7927098 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 75091901 epoch_slot_no: 183101 block_no: 7926921 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 47226 time: 2022-10-25 00:36:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc80b8f783f2bd5ed2a9a1f405958e1a164647466028743f4c5e8bfa187122be0Block Operator
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