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 7953657 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 75638785 epoch_slot_no: 297985 block_no: 7953480 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 8106 time: 2022-10-31 08:31:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x420d562a47f7801ecd28e331f5c87cf2fd9073e94a9b2d56b17b18784352caa1Block Operator
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