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 7930127 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 75153722 epoch_slot_no: 244922 block_no: 7929950 slot_leader_id: 5491654 size: 88604 time: 2022-10-25 17:46:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x565772a90d145a8b02da65e2d61882b8c5dccf5a365dd6374211359c6f7dd0a8Block Operator
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