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 7934267 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 75239625 epoch_slot_no: 330825 block_no: 7934090 slot_leader_id: 4664808 size: 87616 time: 2022-10-26 17:38:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa20a37aef75c74ac212483d248d533901f9930589471988000338e07981afe4Block Operator
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