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 7946294 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 75487292 epoch_slot_no: 146492 block_no: 7946117 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 88495 time: 2022-10-29 14:26:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x074030de35c3dc59d25a35a97bc1160a8f96fb0ce6f67a1a57d4cec48929ae1aBlock Operator
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