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 7967342 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 75919047 epoch_slot_no: 146247 block_no: 7967165 slot_leader_id: 6193782 size: 39544 time: 2022-11-03 14:22:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e6b8832ce94098bd94d5e16072157727a854078b17578e782e2b03d3943b994Block Operator
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