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 7941951 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 75398123 epoch_slot_no: 57323 block_no: 7941774 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 33514 time: 2022-10-28 13:40:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb264fb23bf3398bc958c6d5d8d1832a3a6945537148f4b316e46f04be76a60adBlock Operator
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