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 7931060 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 75173673 epoch_slot_no: 264873 block_no: 7930883 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 9042 time: 2022-10-25 23:19:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46076b77eb317bc0ca164bf0f92759bd8d229da6ea37354da8281a78aeb26efdBlock Operator
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