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 7946596 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 75493234 epoch_slot_no: 152434 block_no: 7946419 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 76195 time: 2022-10-29 16:05:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf370dc6471adfda5aa929c41a23a393baa6da0c716b4cc5e151bb3c5b10e4b81Block Operator
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