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 7963740 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 75845679 epoch_slot_no: 72879 block_no: 7963563 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 42050 time: 2022-11-02 17:59:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07035cd7fd10b74bd33eda6b93aaeeda2362d15a8a403d61fa44b744ec0398eeBlock Operator
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