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 7951873 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 75603082 epoch_slot_no: 262282 block_no: 7951696 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 30311 time: 2022-10-30 22:36:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68f4545d7c426b5511af0a3fa9918f8e6faa8a68abaafde4a4522155b5ff30feBlock Operator
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