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 7973649 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 76048283 epoch_slot_no: 275483 block_no: 7973472 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 74070 time: 2022-11-05 02:16:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe182b5845905473c2b83d636f882ffec128e958e4ef3cf4bc513b7d7fc4e83f7Block Operator
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