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 7975362 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 76082444 epoch_slot_no: 309644 block_no: 7975185 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 86218 time: 2022-11-05 11:45:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb5b35876c5dad02bbdf01fe62627e4ed788dd8b67995711e2b3a35fbbd3098cBlock Operator
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