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 7937712 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 75309870 epoch_slot_no: 401070 block_no: 7937535 slot_leader_id: 4759508 size: 32324 time: 2022-10-27 13:09:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18cc696dc17ef5d089af3afa8b38dcbe4a122f17459a5ebe172b47d576189225Block Operator
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