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 7959766 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 75761647 epoch_slot_no: 420847 block_no: 7959589 slot_leader_id: 4848056 size: 10356 time: 2022-11-01 18:38:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb914f077e02d6d068cf5e7e2cc47d0b08c5723fa2113f426ec547c05aae2b621Block Operator
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