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 7930257 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 75156430 epoch_slot_no: 247630 block_no: 7930080 slot_leader_id: 5955149 size: 88507 time: 2022-10-25 18:32:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb505202966ceb2457832f810c0ff7dc4bd54f1bbd0de3ed1c88a0303a821e9b1Block Operator
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