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 7953875 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 75642840 epoch_slot_no: 302040 block_no: 7953698 slot_leader_id: 6006874 size: 48430 time: 2022-10-31 09:38:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a9a084ad1ba6eef1f46beb9771c7166a3eda25bb38efcd574542ab87f14b7a3Block Operator
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