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 7952907 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 75624176 epoch_slot_no: 283376 block_no: 7952730 slot_leader_id: 7830339 size: 1181 time: 2022-10-31 04:27:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x073a38d2dc392414369dd2de35cf5e9f206a12bedbd6b979c43f3ad311ccc45eBlock Operator
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