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 7973954 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 76054159 epoch_slot_no: 281359 block_no: 7973777 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 18271 time: 2022-11-05 03:54:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e7d4dee92ce4df26ac2d6a959de6c3ab1c1c05c48ad2142063826eec630f200Block Operator
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