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 7933745 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 75228822 epoch_slot_no: 320022 block_no: 7933568 slot_leader_id: 5465683 size: 87766 time: 2022-10-26 14:38:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5de30aeef6ea95d5f035edfd052ff5167f0e9625e4fe3528c1a32e6651e7ebe6Block Operator
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