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 7973471 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 76044601 epoch_slot_no: 271801 block_no: 7973294 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 84651 time: 2022-11-05 01:14:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x240769550ddee2baad7c676c8afcfac21ab5d4e593efe8ae814ba85181388e57Block Operator
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