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 7971352 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 76000807 epoch_slot_no: 228007 block_no: 7971175 slot_leader_id: 4751720 size: 88611 time: 2022-11-04 13:04:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x309fef23cfbd0005a019b01af83b8d3939101da518383ec4c530e76d550582fdBlock Operator
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