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 7959397 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 75754620 epoch_slot_no: 413820 block_no: 7959220 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 79715 time: 2022-11-01 16:41:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x121ec2b9286ad39834c2d79bdc823f637f4480b7fe9d592f1d42272c48ba398bBlock Operator
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