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 7936152 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 75277668 epoch_slot_no: 368868 block_no: 7935975 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 1462 time: 2022-10-27 04:12:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x470bf73a71898418743747ec2e780fafc84cba7844855fc4cf8acc804cf6f164Block Operator
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