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 7971944 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 76012908 epoch_slot_no: 240108 block_no: 7971767 slot_leader_id: 6476930 size: 25842 time: 2022-11-04 16:26:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47b2597e1d7ee71e5e1aef373eecdf94f7af166365822bb88e78c27a7bf12bc8Block Operator
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