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 7972868 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 76031466 epoch_slot_no: 258666 block_no: 7972691 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 2844 time: 2022-11-04 21:35:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x726a7819ddf15e1c28e5ba53eca1b628a3f61e2043c6504bd299173a79c6507dBlock Operator
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