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 7973715 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 76049835 epoch_slot_no: 277035 block_no: 7973538 slot_leader_id: 5659787 size: 43777 time: 2022-11-05 02:42:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbb4f805fea1ee673e00b13f390644d9c5e951f985e81571a45f3f66a8326d1aBlock Operator
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