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 7969779 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 75968632 epoch_slot_no: 195832 block_no: 7969602 slot_leader_id: 6470849 size: 745 time: 2022-11-04 04:08:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x047f10c6506c8e9eaa9eda8a5db874db5e34a5738865c0cab3c1696edffdc24aBlock Operator
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