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 7946822 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 75497782 epoch_slot_no: 156982 block_no: 7946645 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 87770 time: 2022-10-29 17:21:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8af06e5dc7a28797d0c5c437f0f1c61ea491a66aad1fdd10f9170091da3735bBlock Operator
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