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 7964203 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 75855419 epoch_slot_no: 82619 block_no: 7964026 slot_leader_id: 5321971 size: 20665 time: 2022-11-02 20:41:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30da13bf9a2e86adb3a9cd69944c2b175ebc096573aa44438c6d61ee0b51c26aBlock Operator
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