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 7972304 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 76019593 epoch_slot_no: 246793 block_no: 7972127 slot_leader_id: 7076329 size: 84078 time: 2022-11-04 18:18:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc90dc9df7ec444093a62ca536d0bac8534cac1add3972a111b613247ed025340Block Operator
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