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 7967753 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 75927384 epoch_slot_no: 154584 block_no: 7967576 slot_leader_id: 6192730 size: 54335 time: 2022-11-03 16:41:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c78efa8e28fb276375985f3b2e95c3f156396beb25a401e6757297af235f95bBlock Operator
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