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 7952467 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 75615027 epoch_slot_no: 274227 block_no: 7952290 slot_leader_id: 4732364 size: 66947 time: 2022-10-31 01:55:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63cb866e1c3c6d5c8457a57622257e123593bd969c8f66b2256d17fe05e858eaBlock Operator
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