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 7978922 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 76154162 epoch_slot_no: 381362 block_no: 7978745 slot_leader_id: 6618231 size: 50687 time: 2022-11-06 07:40:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc23f714bf1ef51f1b637279f89352e209f814f4f9ff3ce09007ffae190c59fc0Block Operator
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