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 7977995 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 76135681 epoch_slot_no: 362881 block_no: 7977818 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 64252 time: 2022-11-06 02:32:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc2583c24443676e5c8e7b486a8209a8920ad98b9170f42fe67368b6299643f0Block Operator
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