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 7966269 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 75896171 epoch_slot_no: 123371 block_no: 7966092 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 48007 time: 2022-11-03 08:01:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5acf3a675671544cb6692c382b1477a40ea1b9ac71fe89eaf29adf17a835e3cdBlock Operator
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