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 7963285 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 75836258 epoch_slot_no: 63458 block_no: 7963108 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 87342 time: 2022-11-02 15:22:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97cc0494cad445e8053e336f3101f1215cfc3884cddaa6be3237c2b53d65bad4Block Operator
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