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 7972878 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 76031825 epoch_slot_no: 259025 block_no: 7972701 slot_leader_id: 6351412 size: 83992 time: 2022-11-04 21:41:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4acff0ea41e1b2c11b5eeba50bb35ba75c5d2d2211a12f7656751cef46bab73Block Operator
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