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 7952550 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 75616847 epoch_slot_no: 276047 block_no: 7952373 slot_leader_id: 7237771 size: 85046 time: 2022-10-31 02:25:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6be227e2faece3d9939461b5f54e566131a98c20a38b6a1f6145aff1bc34f2dBlock Operator
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