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 7958370 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 75734154 epoch_slot_no: 393354 block_no: 7958193 slot_leader_id: 4577627 size: 47880 time: 2022-11-01 11:00:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeeb52e505f65e1b0aa4c4fa30595304eeef0e11f94c5f0ec0e5f6df97af71860Block Operator
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