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 7972356 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 76020770 epoch_slot_no: 247970 block_no: 7972179 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 79550 time: 2022-11-04 18:37:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x440e0390ac070f18fe3390d8cdbc2caa0a180db5a04637896493e33dd50781b4Block Operator
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