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 7973677 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 76048906 epoch_slot_no: 276106 block_no: 7973500 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 21489 time: 2022-11-05 02:26:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ac0135e328d2f3ba4f684846ad2539ced7aec9ae318beadb87a029d8c461f21Block Operator
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