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 7971503 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 76003738 epoch_slot_no: 230938 block_no: 7971326 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 25615 time: 2022-11-04 13:53:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c50ffb3141c53c20594726dcbed7a178356e554af463fcf48b9da5738c7a94eBlock Operator
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