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 7966647 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 75904543 epoch_slot_no: 131743 block_no: 7966470 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 34550 time: 2022-11-03 10:20:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e40e2f07a82af2794b2669d0c45defeb4aad0f7e645186b58657243140ba020Block Operator
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