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 7947441 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 75511059 epoch_slot_no: 170259 block_no: 7947264 slot_leader_id: 7633067 size: 58056 time: 2022-10-29 21:02:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5413d0f191d5c6f86530e2abc61757f367f20189622291b332613c8566bfcb49Block Operator
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