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 7940169 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 75360621 epoch_slot_no: 19821 block_no: 7939992 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 43457 time: 2022-10-28 03:15:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4f3fd7d4fa83c71b5ddf09f6784c4400a121758b801bf70038c5ba3a6757b63Block Operator
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