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 7972704 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 76027854 epoch_slot_no: 255054 block_no: 7972527 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 88521 time: 2022-11-04 20:35:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa84784ba61c73fd2ab78198cfd65a31e6b15f7344e42d3c774cb5aafc9966f2Block Operator
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