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 7958777 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 75742248 epoch_slot_no: 401448 block_no: 7958600 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 65829 time: 2022-11-01 13:15:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe393ff9dabad2990c7f09debe3ba17ce1919d534214f9f4ee1b66566615590b0Block Operator
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