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 7975214 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 76079060 epoch_slot_no: 306260 block_no: 7975037 slot_leader_id: 6113076 size: 81046 time: 2022-11-05 10:49:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf517c4b784533763c9557db6616f75dd893e18c3bf455620f1ff5a4a5e498802Block Operator
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