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 7955619 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 75678004 epoch_slot_no: 337204 block_no: 7955442 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 65634 time: 2022-10-31 19:24:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9422fad4b38d6cdfd70b5336333dd6529a46afdc2bb35a239468fbf65a2d631Block Operator
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