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 7966850 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 75909206 epoch_slot_no: 136406 block_no: 7966673 slot_leader_id: 5837059 size: 17275 time: 2022-11-03 11:38:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16eeec021bfaa2bc824243791da1dc1874daebb6b4f4b6e42c5b34ca37bf7fe5Block Operator
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