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 7959284 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 75752276 epoch_slot_no: 411476 block_no: 7959107 slot_leader_id: 4837061 size: 62375 time: 2022-11-01 16:02:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x840e4236c3ce731bc3f3488f160a41e95283708834a0a4210546842f106151b3Block Operator
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