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 7933068 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 75215006 epoch_slot_no: 306206 block_no: 7932891 slot_leader_id: 7754705 size: 47952 time: 2022-10-26 10:48:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2d87d4842e68a9deb5caabff7cbd49b05e5f0ae09b20ca8788cff3a48245a68Block Operator
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