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 7931138 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 75174960 epoch_slot_no: 266160 block_no: 7930961 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 63057 time: 2022-10-25 23:40:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a63ba96b14d267b443ce824bbc72c6c57696d3c206080d5878dbe18deb83a31Block Operator
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