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 7949749 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 75560064 epoch_slot_no: 219264 block_no: 7949572 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 57304 time: 2022-10-30 10:39:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x255fda420a6b254afb56f52053e1ea47765cec242e788bafe3b940f02f325f26Block Operator
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