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 7963219 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 75834831 epoch_slot_no: 62031 block_no: 7963042 slot_leader_id: 5774793 size: 57286 time: 2022-11-02 14:58:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x034e0e09dd1f0e63eb6e3102bd9d41515c14349dce6fb2374f2579c5e5821a86Block Operator
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