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 7965615 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 75883482 epoch_slot_no: 110682 block_no: 7965438 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 53207 time: 2022-11-03 04:29:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x601e6c5ab64753a585fc56652407985ddbab841ef039b19916908dbe115290f8Block Operator
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