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 7965859 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 75888375 epoch_slot_no: 115575 block_no: 7965682 slot_leader_id: 7191909 size: 30188 time: 2022-11-03 05:51:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b78c13cbca124554de67c628181433aa9dde108b5b0f81eb65e90fc3bc529faBlock Operator
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