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 7968834 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 75948552 epoch_slot_no: 175752 block_no: 7968657 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 73790 time: 2022-11-03 22:34:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6a7b3fc19153fc025774988b6de71c0a5c5f2dcce071bfbc9fc2ccdd60c4559Block Operator
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