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 7967258 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 75917468 epoch_slot_no: 144668 block_no: 7967081 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 87916 time: 2022-11-03 13:55:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa29ca7a8b13f38a3f691ad163678435a8c0ca3a5aede84c9fa97adf9c388de2aBlock Operator
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