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 7950013 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 75565736 epoch_slot_no: 224936 block_no: 7949836 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 40667 time: 2022-10-30 12:13:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5afed31340372db3aed0123b48267a6125538ca8e1cd3ee5e8209d866b798dfBlock Operator
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