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 7957566 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 75718421 epoch_slot_no: 377621 block_no: 7957389 slot_leader_id: 4759508 size: 7545 time: 2022-11-01 06:38:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0aa8182289562eaa4517d9afb55f54275f9a76f22dc9e40a4c4a078ecfe279f4Block Operator
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