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 7966640 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 75904397 epoch_slot_no: 131597 block_no: 7966463 slot_leader_id: 6855367 size: 24078 time: 2022-11-03 10:18:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae2d867194cd638fcbec23c58646183dc83dfb53ef56e27b6d0676f1da7f2c09Block Operator
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