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 7931939 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 75191610 epoch_slot_no: 282810 block_no: 7931762 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 38809 time: 2022-10-26 04:18:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18be95d0e390ed4550e57ecf520b69d6d0ad8a1570c6c4050b6b5df195e40ad2Block Operator
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