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 7980355 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 76182702 epoch_slot_no: 409902 block_no: 7980178 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 20887 time: 2022-11-06 15:36:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49c165eaa22ab03f35e663f0b70ad84099c54dd3c55fa0eb82b9a803f9e04414Block Operator
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