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 7976723 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 76110588 epoch_slot_no: 337788 block_no: 7976546 slot_leader_id: 6890135 size: 88814 time: 2022-11-05 19:34:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a68913c17549ad4dee64dd2b64e3d7d2265b88b1493e260b84eb8618d57e893Block Operator
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