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 7968728 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 75946456 epoch_slot_no: 173656 block_no: 7968551 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 49483 time: 2022-11-03 21:59:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7562483950ea62c78725d16c6a41777e2c87fd2ffe997e842a88d1a6f1b1a15bBlock Operator
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