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 7964662 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 75865078 epoch_slot_no: 92278 block_no: 7964485 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 49625 time: 2022-11-02 23:22:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05b49a2aa786902592036c7bf6961c9ba045cd27afb098dcc4305730f6466924Block Operator
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