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 7947072 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 75503284 epoch_slot_no: 162484 block_no: 7946895 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 83294 time: 2022-10-29 18:52:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x250849e1779e8849c6bbb50a4f8df3cf2b9a1c25f08ad3749c31b8f49f849b27Block Operator
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