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 7954155 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 75647945 epoch_slot_no: 307145 block_no: 7953978 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 48363 time: 2022-10-31 11:03:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6fa64361e5fdb62d5ae3bd830aa48de2c888438134cc3bd41fae08937ec3c65Block Operator
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