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 7936617 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 75287197 epoch_slot_no: 378397 block_no: 7936440 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 59124 time: 2022-10-27 06:51:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba08418b2979907d1e5aaa04b756508594607272eea111f1afab154e886a4ca9Block Operator
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