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 7973246 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 76040026 epoch_slot_no: 267226 block_no: 7973069 slot_leader_id: 6215083 size: 41967 time: 2022-11-04 23:58:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x319c688f33365a917051fc491aedccca4f534509e16e287566927c2e2a845302Block Operator
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