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 7968244 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 75937330 epoch_slot_no: 164530 block_no: 7968067 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 84239 time: 2022-11-03 19:27:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75b796c0b144c5e8925a9f0df93981fc4fb3069a2626111c6c374fea306f8f6dBlock Operator
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