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 7930286 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 75157025 epoch_slot_no: 248225 block_no: 7930109 slot_leader_id: 7757780 size: 87788 time: 2022-10-25 18:41:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08b4a96a11393155905dd7bb640530910029df622afc1135179d2858327bf9a0Block Operator
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