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 7973468 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 76044442 epoch_slot_no: 271642 block_no: 7973291 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 18554 time: 2022-11-05 01:12:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa62e9e0f919a214de3b788592279ca0af187fbc3dbd2b11706fe7836f75d4831Block Operator
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