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 7963153 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 75833552 epoch_slot_no: 60752 block_no: 7962976 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 54105 time: 2022-11-02 14:37:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb066b64385f11de9c2a63a9d239091b6680308310c3dbbe2f1e54173af150edBlock Operator
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