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 7962640 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 75823363 epoch_slot_no: 50563 block_no: 7962463 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 4771 time: 2022-11-02 11:47:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd346e95ae614d149355bff23c763e9e67303d43ee08eac4037ff8a5284246cd1Block Operator
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