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 7973138 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 76037517 epoch_slot_no: 264717 block_no: 7972961 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 88412 time: 2022-11-04 23:16:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa980fcc45fb60a1df2666c0e1d6a3f3d27c1a76bb091dfce05639072e5cc24e1Block Operator
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