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 7968347 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 75939383 epoch_slot_no: 166583 block_no: 7968170 slot_leader_id: 6344762 size: 88468 time: 2022-11-03 20:01:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2deea0f541e0acc7a8544e7f6bad91387391596260e002456c12d0fb05bcde0dBlock Operator
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