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 7946385 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 75488993 epoch_slot_no: 148193 block_no: 7946208 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 87956 time: 2022-10-29 14:54:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57b59da716cd95a045f9af7ab6444ecbd3f50682118430246a751b5bf3341f9dBlock Operator
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