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 7952134 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 75608105 epoch_slot_no: 267305 block_no: 7951957 slot_leader_id: 5461729 size: 42316 time: 2022-10-30 23:59:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18f1a6c6a87c9299b533b951b560ab0a83fc8e93040b706c85fdce024e0e87c3Block Operator
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