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 7935859 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 75272463 epoch_slot_no: 363663 block_no: 7935682 slot_leader_id: 7534995 size: 43493 time: 2022-10-27 02:45:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88f7dacdb1775113cd1870fb0c5b6f555b8a3201f4ce82ab73c88f93e49fcd51Block Operator
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