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 7971661 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 76007097 epoch_slot_no: 234297 block_no: 7971484 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 50764 time: 2022-11-04 14:49:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb959a61565109b498753a173ee3b9a46a9a4646f41650af0839242a4224b64beBlock Operator
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