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 7977239 Details
Epoch: 373Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 76120124
epoch_slot_no: 347324
block_no: 7977062
slot_leader_id: 5386574
size: 61039
time: 2022-11-05 22:13:35
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc57bcbac6c67db6548c5cab24bb2d9a7e45b91d1fbfb046943ad451b4827cf38
Block Operator
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