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 7968063 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 75933688 epoch_slot_no: 160888 block_no: 7967886 slot_leader_id: 7968063 size: 19001 time: 2022-11-03 18:26:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d17d7c1100ad33f47fa8fb11412e797f3985844bc9f6425f32fe2edb4da05faBlock Operator
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