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 7964137 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 75854153 epoch_slot_no: 81353 block_no: 7963960 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 13799 time: 2022-11-02 20:20:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e3085e122e4e15ec325abc9fa7c704a37f521eac9760e3066feae34c28f07b2Block Operator
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