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 7946486 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 75490900 epoch_slot_no: 150100 block_no: 7946309 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 13307 time: 2022-10-29 15:26:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a3f7ce8d26f53d69d95068c3d0db82c4f78882ef3b5684c528edc6653a339edBlock Operator
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