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 7972250 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 76018630 epoch_slot_no: 245830 block_no: 7972073 slot_leader_id: 6456084 size: 27477 time: 2022-11-04 18:02:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57e18bf2a0d0a77c7d4f944777e86deb7b4e111ed52c540ed84d41fd98397424Block Operator
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