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 7973756 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 76050632 epoch_slot_no: 277832 block_no: 7973579 slot_leader_id: 7179578 size: 34797 time: 2022-11-05 02:55:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd2aa588c1cbaa762b8f68e483e1780ee50f68d9960e9769c5f284a51aef4475Block Operator
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