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 7953272 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 75630784 epoch_slot_no: 289984 block_no: 7953095 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 31398 time: 2022-10-31 06:17:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd576bda2aedcc16d72b5c3eb21425b83d4f8c41b09e43e4b508e50f88b2f130fBlock Operator
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