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 7949097 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 75545867 epoch_slot_no: 205067 block_no: 7948920 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 16676 time: 2022-10-30 06:42:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7956b40a6e19730c87036b06a1adbf3f7bf0fdf43e4650c626c87d17acca18b6Block Operator
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