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 7969350 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 75959111 epoch_slot_no: 186311 block_no: 7969173 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 16492 time: 2022-11-04 01:30:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1b3bc62822dc18334c03687c6d131c737fefc0852b5462181b8d10512e81537Block Operator
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