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 7950061 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 75566692 epoch_slot_no: 225892 block_no: 7949884 slot_leader_id: 4671535 size: 20753 time: 2022-10-30 12:29:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cee94da1f54ed7610d7dbd36ddc8a21c974bf91bb60e451cf38bce89bd8f03dBlock Operator
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