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 7973408 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 76043250 epoch_slot_no: 270450 block_no: 7973231 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 83402 time: 2022-11-05 00:52:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e5cf58bbfbaaf38d659fdb5cf7de014dbd960256e0989ca79594ef469e14f62Block Operator
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