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 7959249 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 75751528 epoch_slot_no: 410728 block_no: 7959072 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 54110 time: 2022-11-01 15:50:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff047bc0399ba24d3ce905a4d87bd052f759bb4a9549472da154de85b09084f8Block Operator
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