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 7971489 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 76003463 epoch_slot_no: 230663 block_no: 7971312 slot_leader_id: 5041733 size: 41937 time: 2022-11-04 13:49:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2df2396c0314d112f1e5f0b8dd163458ff2ecf4583eea978b731d025be829936Block Operator
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