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 7938950 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 75335786 epoch_slot_no: 426986 block_no: 7938773 slot_leader_id: 5719920 size: 86929 time: 2022-10-27 20:21:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb50046de818e9b63fbdb2829b843842ccbe425269f837a7b6d20679b11200e08Block Operator
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