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 7958355 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 75733871 epoch_slot_no: 393071 block_no: 7958178 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 17770 time: 2022-11-01 10:56:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2c8f198973f611661c5c17c71146e0ebd200a40d32e9617a06b63dc9671d3b6Block Operator
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