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 7973232 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 76039793 epoch_slot_no: 266993 block_no: 7973055 slot_leader_id: 5575371 size: 85612 time: 2022-11-04 23:54:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda5aa67fd844a1935c8b48eaa33b7125567e2db7a632c05c46d694948a46c0c0Block Operator
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