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 7948738 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 75538534 epoch_slot_no: 197734 block_no: 7948561 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 12738 time: 2022-10-30 04:40:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bb62c50cfe28e2dfb583a01c4d56dcd8a1320240a881ba649e2ca3a362ce3c2Block Operator
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