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 7930469 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 75160951 epoch_slot_no: 252151 block_no: 7930292 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 88566 time: 2022-10-25 19:47:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcc0a19f98ab9abe94b9ab01d242de2ad2dadc0b5010340d935244b20e5b2cb0Block Operator
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