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 7956460 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 75695494 epoch_slot_no: 354694 block_no: 7956283 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 70528 time: 2022-11-01 00:16:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf1e4faaaf1bf84108b1b0c2c73c7d66fcc5f489f93fc5671a21a6c1412ab07dBlock Operator
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