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 7966257 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 75895864 epoch_slot_no: 123064 block_no: 7966080 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 26183 time: 2022-11-03 07:55:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1eadaadd33d90b33ada4f591e4ff7362e04b7e153c3a0e38c282293fb6017514Block Operator
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