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 7972063 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 76015180 epoch_slot_no: 242380 block_no: 7971886 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 88715 time: 2022-11-04 17:04:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb3b72026541be7dbd1c81c4cb4b947b0a9b4cc657cf513aaea8effbfdfe5902Block Operator
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