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 7971721 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 76008623 epoch_slot_no: 235823 block_no: 7971544 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 30632 time: 2022-11-04 15:15:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfdfd66d478099399fd92205d600f271eaa3fd1a8d93d1b85fd3cd070687094bBlock Operator
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