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 7973976 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 76054564 epoch_slot_no: 281764 block_no: 7973799 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 26708 time: 2022-11-05 04:00:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b538aa3346172f19b5100fcdafb1e10cd6176865545d95db0b34fe84575bc52Block Operator
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