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 7954521 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 75654926 epoch_slot_no: 314126 block_no: 7954344 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 10835 time: 2022-10-31 13:00:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1baed775cc5e8ed16d78f92bb016a40acb19b2a525eaccaf7562beafffb9020Block Operator
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