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 7947457 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 75511623 epoch_slot_no: 170823 block_no: 7947280 slot_leader_id: 5110695 size: 87768 time: 2022-10-29 21:11:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5c60c6e2207337c9ddc163434106b9ab8a3222f8e1ab8e985b50259f8132b1bBlock Operator
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