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 7941280 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 75383774 epoch_slot_no: 42974 block_no: 7941103 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 7008 time: 2022-10-28 09:41:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81f4df33f8dca5a71f173b8ea77daf46a255234e3fdc168fcbb451dd00bc9c26Block Operator
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