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 7947185 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 75505673 epoch_slot_no: 164873 block_no: 7947008 slot_leader_id: 7534995 size: 15749 time: 2022-10-29 19:32:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f112d58b5645b23c9eb52f1fc322fb1114588fb9d7b8171c6bf757f62d82352Block Operator
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