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 7979853 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 76172509 epoch_slot_no: 399709 block_no: 7979676 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 29318 time: 2022-11-06 12:46:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa974cc5252fb02a61d870980b167a847afdb74cbaa0e1e9a964a2c506308066dBlock Operator
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