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 7969855 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 75970324 epoch_slot_no: 197524 block_no: 7969678 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 58356 time: 2022-11-04 04:36:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1283c46691c92067a1818b95f18251f34ae74a41415ecaaaaa49a140f6b1bf6dBlock Operator
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