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 7962605 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 75822654 epoch_slot_no: 49854 block_no: 7962428 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 263 time: 2022-11-02 11:35:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c0fa63ebac9f73c48fa31e0ccbd0d1c23e95d5ef3c71775b18b42e09bc4c799Block Operator
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