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 7961882 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 75806774 epoch_slot_no: 33974 block_no: 7961705 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 42707 time: 2022-11-02 07:11:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4087b57caeff1f3bde2e964ba1c601e5e1433a7e07a53c1d557ba1930b5aee46Block Operator
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