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 7968146 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 75935244 epoch_slot_no: 162444 block_no: 7967969 slot_leader_id: 6953610 size: 76165 time: 2022-11-03 18:52:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a276b14dbfdf67499eae1f84af4f6c7c31ec89788b1d891789ae30af84b0296Block Operator
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