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 7930263 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 75156544 epoch_slot_no: 247744 block_no: 7930086 slot_leader_id: 5152360 size: 61067 time: 2022-10-25 18:33:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd052fbb215fe423657e0a3fab834c115c5788ecd91a1e4c4be000a8d706db494Block Operator
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