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 7951414 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 75594339 epoch_slot_no: 253539 block_no: 7951237 slot_leader_id: 6753941 size: 82964 time: 2022-10-30 20:10:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70b8d28281b278c8bf81d139e06e7ac7b87ab1283220bbfc91f9cfa7e3747d63Block Operator
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