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 7948148 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 75525674 epoch_slot_no: 184874 block_no: 7947971 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 9489 time: 2022-10-30 01:06:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ce302a78e816f76caab53c10966864009188e374290d069fdd52332e0b09182Block Operator
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