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 7968260 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 75937770 epoch_slot_no: 164970 block_no: 7968083 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 85989 time: 2022-11-03 19:34:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66b974997e11eae5db81f0340a0201e5b36475bd22eaa4a1d125b469d8cb7596Block Operator
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