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 7971898 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 76012086 epoch_slot_no: 239286 block_no: 7971721 slot_leader_id: 5659787 size: 37256 time: 2022-11-04 16:12:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c8016ae16c6e807945ebf47a1eb32b0f75d924e22484ae0b53839d65dc8aafdBlock Operator
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