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 7968333 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 75939078 epoch_slot_no: 166278 block_no: 7968156 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 46727 time: 2022-11-03 19:56:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc29c813c97289e6656dc582f0a54ff01899afe55aa2691aa7897e68c7638c4aaBlock Operator
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