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 7971872 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 76011535 epoch_slot_no: 238735 block_no: 7971695 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 13909 time: 2022-11-04 16:03:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87a4d54eee919cbcce2adf474283edca7d734032e8543158ca8e243499dcbb0dBlock Operator
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