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 7966712 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 75906005 epoch_slot_no: 133205 block_no: 7966535 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 14566 time: 2022-11-03 10:44:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bebb095f192f8f3ea65430197e3d936ef4670afb593c7ac36addb748d7379aeBlock Operator
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