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 7939921 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 75355112 epoch_slot_no: 14312 block_no: 7939744 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 79450 time: 2022-10-28 01:43:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5699bd43fd613277f8ae0bec913dffea0d65396f8a3ce5557b42c2acbdd7aadaBlock Operator
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