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 7978030 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 76136498 epoch_slot_no: 363698 block_no: 7977853 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 88530 time: 2022-11-06 02:46:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9aa2566aee3122894f02c71d2015cbd59e30d06b0de0c1bff2ae5ee0e6ffca2Block Operator
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