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 7927189 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 75093786 epoch_slot_no: 184986 block_no: 7927012 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 40052 time: 2022-10-25 01:07:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24d49ead040da5a95389e71414de212902fb7fddd77f0dcdd47d6d83f1592652Block Operator
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