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 7961945 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 75807926 epoch_slot_no: 35126 block_no: 7961768 slot_leader_id: 4780313 size: 20895 time: 2022-11-02 07:30:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00f9b7caa1b78607dc193b1720240c601e966a8a85235fae974497a057c15f14Block Operator
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