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 7961004 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 75788141 epoch_slot_no: 15341 block_no: 7960827 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 88126 time: 2022-11-02 02:00:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8762f3cb62c02260063bac9114f58e80cc6febacf02d7dc20fc5f846ab2f40fBlock Operator
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