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 7946940 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 75500563 epoch_slot_no: 159763 block_no: 7946763 slot_leader_id: 4821636 size: 34486 time: 2022-10-29 18:07:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x876df91d2db0de5df5d770aa3d50867e7672f4eae912254a0200d2c4a78f0224Block Operator
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