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 7980017 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 76175663 epoch_slot_no: 402863 block_no: 7979840 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 18054 time: 2022-11-06 13:39:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1709cfef37a94ad154e77c94627f3ce527d0b64a6d96bc30547ee1cc40a2a3aBlock Operator
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