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 7931188 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 75175862 epoch_slot_no: 267062 block_no: 7931011 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 86027 time: 2022-10-25 23:55:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0918bfea478588d3e058f28c6ea7e5a889ec61a7f2d24d65079b0f485fcea480Block Operator
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