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 7954095 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 75646864 epoch_slot_no: 306064 block_no: 7953918 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 76326 time: 2022-10-31 10:45:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dca8f9f86cb5699841fab17082c6e2b969993f136d259820602b69150168277Block Operator
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