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 7938736 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 170 slot_no: 75331090 epoch_slot_no: 422290 block_no: 7938559 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 88057 time: 2022-10-27 19:03:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37b5dfdc1f2d7dc254617e3122badc1fc690b74613d717affed5a6066ce08d27Block Operator
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