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 7948054 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 75523962 epoch_slot_no: 183162 block_no: 7947877 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 6366 time: 2022-10-30 00:37:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2763f0fbcf205996304dfc21f028b7e6bbec35c5edc91e27adddf724c8760841Block Operator
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