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 7930095 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 75152738 epoch_slot_no: 243938 block_no: 7929918 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 37627 time: 2022-10-25 17:30:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2df91a8581d59641eebc56a784d639d43f9920a8c31f93aa1d2d5ac20ca2dc4Block Operator
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