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 7973515 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 76045548 epoch_slot_no: 272748 block_no: 7973338 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 18438 time: 2022-11-05 01:30:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36128c390cf93cc88c3d9e4e23420595bd3bb93506768d0d19f198ae1a90ab7aBlock Operator
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