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 7948710 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 75538152 epoch_slot_no: 197352 block_no: 7948533 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 27983 time: 2022-10-30 04:34:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x688d7902d29761592ca0ba282ee7658376c7bc93e8504e1ad69c5808ca5cab1dBlock Operator
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