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 7943140 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 75423170 epoch_slot_no: 82370 block_no: 7942963 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 86127 time: 2022-10-28 20:37:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32f513f2c6b72d7ee820398259cf71a72f5c4ab9b7c7f872c58ef1e56767c1fcBlock Operator
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