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 7955218 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 75669749 epoch_slot_no: 328949 block_no: 7955041 slot_leader_id: 6803882 size: 87158 time: 2022-10-31 17:07:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0610bf211fe315d529c79f6682c67db15e8479dd37a2da0f42e68d8c8a0f9a94Block Operator
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