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 7961177 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 75791810 epoch_slot_no: 19010 block_no: 7961000 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 58051 time: 2022-11-02 03:01:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x462f11cdc723f945a0b877e3cb631e8d127a7450cba5cf74f5ac8455ca43bc2eBlock Operator
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