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 7951657 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 75599137 epoch_slot_no: 258337 block_no: 7951480 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 88688 time: 2022-10-30 21:30:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1826c1e6a9868952edde8674dfc67a1e6fea626ec9b9a53832ccf84df40bfd7Block Operator
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