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 7945088 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 75462351 epoch_slot_no: 121551 block_no: 7944911 slot_leader_id: 7179532 size: 87329 time: 2022-10-29 07:30:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26a73152b742e4af543e4d4e3234a9ed95f6f2315c9bc20144711acbd204f4c3Block Operator
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