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 7942197 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 75403259 epoch_slot_no: 62459 block_no: 7942020 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 37560 time: 2022-10-28 15:05:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03253fed2bb4d8d5a0d622cf95492845c3b796288ec7be10c5b4d3880e25b28eBlock Operator
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