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 7967138 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 75914999 epoch_slot_no: 142199 block_no: 7966961 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 42596 time: 2022-11-03 13:14:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x505cb9e1b2e68303d5a9c1e9ecef6247f8b985848575a3d02eaf2e09449a04dfBlock Operator
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