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 7955578 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 75677295 epoch_slot_no: 336495 block_no: 7955401 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 87976 time: 2022-10-31 19:13:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08337adefc90e52fff2e2197648c11beaef72d43dbd01b542e7959742dcc4fd7Block Operator
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