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 7952527 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 75616148 epoch_slot_no: 275348 block_no: 7952350 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 80998 time: 2022-10-31 02:13:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x588a932389e4d44e750861ec3efcc9af6a87a263c0b6089fd771a7b35596a2f3Block Operator
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