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 7949002 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 75543739 epoch_slot_no: 202939 block_no: 7948825 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 1834 time: 2022-10-30 06:07:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x235691721dc577bed36c6e4ce802adb5528357034d871e9fd65c53b3e9a66020Block Operator
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