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 7942648 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 75412696 epoch_slot_no: 71896 block_no: 7942471 slot_leader_id: 6271550 size: 73083 time: 2022-10-28 17:43:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03db951be19369ec44c11fcb770f407a478b347095e5abb43484ea18bdb02c89Block Operator
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