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 7940972 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 75377108 epoch_slot_no: 36308 block_no: 7940795 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 48718 time: 2022-10-28 07:49:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x516332c8fb7eaf5cf2fa79fbfe6ffdf044718203ff54ec7235bb4b4cfc47ada7Block Operator
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