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 7968548 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 75942992 epoch_slot_no: 170192 block_no: 7968371 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 49538 time: 2022-11-03 21:01:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52698b1c6a1775c7ec6485f908f6a981cc30faaf9fabad0e276631db9b616c3cBlock Operator
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