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 7969495 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 75962387 epoch_slot_no: 189587 block_no: 7969318 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 47183 time: 2022-11-04 02:24:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x387830d544c1f5f533b88c9bd6a46441d899ba6712af390608c85e22ef0ffe12Block Operator
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