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 7965062 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 75873308 epoch_slot_no: 100508 block_no: 7964885 slot_leader_id: 6215083 size: 13404 time: 2022-11-03 01:39:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe49820b9d4701aeb062612545d7ed98c83658dbaa80d0f0735e460168bd70a2bBlock Operator
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