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 7940947 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 75376652 epoch_slot_no: 35852 block_no: 7940770 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 47016 time: 2022-10-28 07:42:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb801d2c5c7a48b436274f4af4d438e4a515b9fed149d619fb4b6c4b62ef9fa72Block Operator
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