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 7943756 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 75435438 epoch_slot_no: 94638 block_no: 7943579 slot_leader_id: 7641469 size: 67487 time: 2022-10-29 00:02:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f546674ca7a2bc84fa55c61d73681c90e0a67efc6c2f34023abb8719fc9a345Block Operator
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