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 7943397 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 75428280 epoch_slot_no: 87480 block_no: 7943220 slot_leader_id: 6802893 size: 59114 time: 2022-10-28 22:02:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdecfbbc8e65db6f5aa5a75ad2c3e625c973389d1861571372a84f74ee5b26c1Block Operator
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