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 7941162 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 75380990 epoch_slot_no: 40190 block_no: 7940985 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 53027 time: 2022-10-28 08:54:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9463895b496e9ab0c2e7195081fbb0a0ecc4891bc1a3d0df961133bfcd8c6af6Block Operator
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