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 7977376 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 76122726 epoch_slot_no: 349926 block_no: 7977199 slot_leader_id: 5665391 size: 68110 time: 2022-11-05 22:56:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e92496d6f9ca25f8d8ba6b691cd25acd1ea6bd53f8727379de8bf87e8168dc1Block Operator
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