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 7973231 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 76039683 epoch_slot_no: 266883 block_no: 7973054 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 56549 time: 2022-11-04 23:52:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb69a4d28cb1e1e865d316f1c1a63a386feb92448e2acc6efc620965adfbe0af1Block Operator
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