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 7961744 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 75803737 epoch_slot_no: 30937 block_no: 7961567 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 72895 time: 2022-11-02 06:20:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4093e821946c0855bad8be361649cd8ba5c4648b6540f4d5ec5de0b029501e3Block Operator
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