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 7959158 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 75749891 epoch_slot_no: 409091 block_no: 7958981 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 75974 time: 2022-11-01 15:23:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41d251828a5c8cd97c2c6333e5a957175e0ae47e1a371049d67842c42d420cd3Block Operator
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