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 7964780 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 75867595 epoch_slot_no: 94795 block_no: 7964603 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 16333 time: 2022-11-03 00:04:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc94ea3461f86654294f384886d9d2ea211ca52131e66e341a1138a1d87052a00Block Operator
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