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 7951429 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 75594571 epoch_slot_no: 253771 block_no: 7951252 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 12176 time: 2022-10-30 20:14:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1593a1b1452674a95da5072463d586ee30cad7db363ea8fe261a80c2badeacdBlock Operator
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