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 7969683 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 75966756 epoch_slot_no: 193956 block_no: 7969506 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 34598 time: 2022-11-04 03:37:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ac72b6691156971bca2ca86ddd0e9dcccdfddab5ce10ee7ae0f69af63354285Block Operator
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