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 7947762 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 75517901 epoch_slot_no: 177101 block_no: 7947585 slot_leader_id: 4706313 size: 10281 time: 2022-10-29 22:56:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4856b000066b219256bc66deb21f2d6e7c2adfc28ffacb8dadca8a1837641f31Block Operator
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