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 7959402 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 75754690 epoch_slot_no: 413890 block_no: 7959225 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 45977 time: 2022-11-01 16:43:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe41727f0c3e9ac84a83de45f05550dcb77e75720a31c1415fb9271fa4d80491bBlock Operator
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