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 7977502 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 76125627 epoch_slot_no: 352827 block_no: 7977325 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 38657 time: 2022-11-05 23:45:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd97e950684c622f724ad95a4935ee392480e517c4e854cba54014521af7bad85Block Operator
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