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 7934321 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 75240741 epoch_slot_no: 331941 block_no: 7934144 slot_leader_id: 7754705 size: 48464 time: 2022-10-26 17:57:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa73e3eaf175186d92b8d54a80c296e9f4a795ac12d1332b91645738c2cad88efBlock Operator
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