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 7970050 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 75974472 epoch_slot_no: 201672 block_no: 7969873 slot_leader_id: 7237771 size: 43626 time: 2022-11-04 05:46:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb39c7fe7d0a2c73277165e036de2c0805ab7cc192669850414f430b71a19a759Block Operator
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