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 7973496 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 76045157 epoch_slot_no: 272357 block_no: 7973319 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 10797 time: 2022-11-05 01:24:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61f28069dd0ea414a3da5499aa2d4b8266c51f5fbe2c996ba96068b9b5998843Block Operator
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