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 7965961 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 75890197 epoch_slot_no: 117397 block_no: 7965784 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 6129 time: 2022-11-03 06:21:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19094a3c78d15dab8a034a07283652bee9b872172b9d2b3871cdac9c22d38c1aBlock Operator
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