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 7944260 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 75445736 epoch_slot_no: 104936 block_no: 7944083 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 3002 time: 2022-10-29 02:53:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04da5215e59be37315389eacc9ab148c6d551928e31d8260a05314577e2a730eBlock Operator
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