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 7971079 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 75995114 epoch_slot_no: 222314 block_no: 7970902 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 60630 time: 2022-11-04 11:30:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x437275c1c61c04d56e88c3e804c821c3218a767146f493eb4606fe3c97520f72Block Operator
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