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 7973559 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 76046306 epoch_slot_no: 273506 block_no: 7973382 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 40720 time: 2022-11-05 01:43:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2676cfbffb09b28fb23a06488c7a2b708009ecc8ceb8269e09abf7a0681fa264Block Operator
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