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 7976453 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 76104876 epoch_slot_no: 332076 block_no: 7976276 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 51791 time: 2022-11-05 17:59:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6da27e7f357812baf3c660c6c01d671960d4497c80a1b7d8961ccc7f62d1c51Block Operator
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