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 7930320 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 75157709 epoch_slot_no: 248909 block_no: 7930143 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 65063 time: 2022-10-25 18:53:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22ce882f0ece30cb67da7a5d46856169ec04c2f04f805a5f075b949c17f8106eBlock Operator
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