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 7947956 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 75521920 epoch_slot_no: 181120 block_no: 7947779 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 88331 time: 2022-10-30 00:03:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa97f0536c817961094d1f9226f38590dd25d0f0c0b02684ed5edb9900947724Block Operator
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