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 7963813 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 75847812 epoch_slot_no: 75012 block_no: 7963636 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 88201 time: 2022-11-02 18:35:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3fa2c66fbe5a167b92e8c8657c44df999f92f1a5ce11abe5f73aac5e2b86a0dBlock Operator
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