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 7955576 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 75677252 epoch_slot_no: 336452 block_no: 7955399 slot_leader_id: 6276073 size: 88250 time: 2022-10-31 19:12:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e94f33f77f81653b1ce1fabfcf7ad4e0c6448b030df81b1cffb2afa78519866Block Operator
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