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 7930627 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 75164721 epoch_slot_no: 255921 block_no: 7930450 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 88786 time: 2022-10-25 20:50:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x358fe2f0d1ac45157b8dca5151f1262be5a4c8babc63bbf77f729a9a927c332dBlock Operator
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