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 7973939 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 76053957 epoch_slot_no: 281157 block_no: 7973762 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 87782 time: 2022-11-05 03:50:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06fc25fd01d7084097b6c76de4eb0a64654619fa7063b7f815223825be7216c1Block Operator
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