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 7933167 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 75217092 epoch_slot_no: 308292 block_no: 7932990 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 76660 time: 2022-10-26 11:23:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcb4e96591fd3bb0c244b93bbb7e05e0ab4de2e559449301ef05814eb90e08f4Block Operator
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