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 7970321 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 75980038 epoch_slot_no: 207238 block_no: 7970144 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 678 time: 2022-11-04 07:18:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51fb0117a2660c651f996e11a6fbf7f66289328baf92b3a6b5986d8df0e0188bBlock Operator
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