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 7938112 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 75317891 epoch_slot_no: 409091 block_no: 7937935 slot_leader_id: 4556351 size: 35652 time: 2022-10-27 15:23:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba9caf95599e90ef51b951f5a60bcdc0e3ac405c80b5df49ae9e3a49bb67b34eBlock Operator
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