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 7952980 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 75625289 epoch_slot_no: 284489 block_no: 7952803 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 4493 time: 2022-10-31 04:46:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa307b410059829b26d09a22d5da07fbca2593b6fc81778f1c124414bd7848658Block Operator
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