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 7958913 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 75745005 epoch_slot_no: 404205 block_no: 7958736 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 60529 time: 2022-11-01 14:01:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5473a50536e808a4ac6dc52c6c1c150f7f9ec1a8b43a9d5606fa4661630497f7Block Operator
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