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 7959735 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 75761201 epoch_slot_no: 420401 block_no: 7959558 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 66800 time: 2022-11-01 18:31:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd97e040ef8a231b48705ca1ea5710dbd22e85a397263c9ac4a1e7565d02f5dbbBlock Operator
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