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 7971867 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 76011486 epoch_slot_no: 238686 block_no: 7971690 slot_leader_id: 5127985 size: 86207 time: 2022-11-04 16:02:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa60a0668811c22e04bdf0559387eb06beeb678e512512a983f300523ce9c06aaBlock Operator
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