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 7972870 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 76031514 epoch_slot_no: 258714 block_no: 7972693 slot_leader_id: 4555889 size: 80642 time: 2022-11-04 21:36:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2f46d8be57fce0aafee8936b6ba6ad2ba1188db6ec744f56e576baf00ceaa60Block Operator
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