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 7976297 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 76101746 epoch_slot_no: 328946 block_no: 7976120 slot_leader_id: 6890135 size: 33519 time: 2022-11-05 17:07:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2154604f6d459bf552dc6fc54a4aaf429f478c424c93ef5a918e1eb9f1178baBlock Operator
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