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 7947092 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 75503633 epoch_slot_no: 162833 block_no: 7946915 slot_leader_id: 7265602 size: 72563 time: 2022-10-29 18:58:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2e67e5ab49c13ac2c3d6cffc940e9d8583e2b06bcd6341401092151a10eda0cBlock Operator
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