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 7927750 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 75105425 epoch_slot_no: 196625 block_no: 7927573 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 37584 time: 2022-10-25 04:21:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c6066997765e9d26d4414a168bdbeaf3836f6d986faf1fe4f492b13a521630eBlock Operator
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