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 7944106 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 75442928 epoch_slot_no: 102128 block_no: 7943929 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 38725 time: 2022-10-29 02:06:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a8fcf10b7bc2e098543669943b79004c8e519f6f3d7949e7e5b68b2634e5bd5Block Operator
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