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 7932120 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 75195157 epoch_slot_no: 286357 block_no: 7931943 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 84638 time: 2022-10-26 05:17:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0e7fadea81b7eb26d58804f0af1ce24370b5f649235732cf4c19e6ca6c7f0a0Block Operator
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