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 7935748 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 75270280 epoch_slot_no: 361480 block_no: 7935571 slot_leader_id: 5386265 size: 76275 time: 2022-10-27 02:09:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3469d31f438bb9c8f980dbc2ba6703bb712e55024f30cdec181cc9ce792e2c91Block Operator
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