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 7972317 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 76019763 epoch_slot_no: 246963 block_no: 7972140 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 58512 time: 2022-11-04 18:20:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x188ac2c48513736a7c5488595fea75c84825e49f6a5a7d11189375d1303cc837Block Operator
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