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 7977015 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 76115577 epoch_slot_no: 342777 block_no: 7976838 slot_leader_id: 4861226 size: 63846 time: 2022-11-05 20:57:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8de9d6db4ea04e21e877fb4d42e56be8529d4e76ef787aee7d4764effc745227Block Operator
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