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 7972722 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 76028262 epoch_slot_no: 255462 block_no: 7972545 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 74351 time: 2022-11-04 20:42:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a88c0cf2d9ef33c7a2077ba8cd356dfb54811158cd45dd10f4d94f7085a7e17Block Operator
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