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 7958667 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 75740111 epoch_slot_no: 399311 block_no: 7958490 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 27822 time: 2022-11-01 12:40:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e11eb61f3a444a0bffb486b4b38b2d0d3b97540da0badb8058ce3d0b92e38b9Block Operator
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