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 7958220 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 75731209 epoch_slot_no: 390409 block_no: 7958043 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 16490 time: 2022-11-01 10:11:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f8f2a9408713a63d63f97e44c34fc45729ae5f42cb5daf8cd0887dc382886d2Block Operator
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