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 7939458 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 75345982 epoch_slot_no: 5182 block_no: 7939281 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 78874 time: 2022-10-27 23:11:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec0f104a58163330ca404eb3df1ca67172b9c7404210fad69899f51dd73e907fBlock Operator
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