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 7951593 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 75597826 epoch_slot_no: 257026 block_no: 7951416 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 11890 time: 2022-10-30 21:08:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07c6e0bc434b379ee366f9fb9258bade350c4743dc84beea3ee5bf9e0cfb1e3bBlock Operator
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