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 7930357 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 75158425 epoch_slot_no: 249625 block_no: 7930180 slot_leader_id: 7376318 size: 85083 time: 2022-10-25 19:05:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3ddf5c0915845af21fe9f0aa34d58c9055e3f024f7b350e3a7ba99be0c2b762Block Operator
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