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 7972880 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 76031903 epoch_slot_no: 259103 block_no: 7972703 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 79739 time: 2022-11-04 21:43:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a3408fc54b20611e889166463c1671e27f95dff6f628d20d169e55619d7c53cBlock Operator
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