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 7983950 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 76258502 epoch_slot_no: 53702 block_no: 7983773 slot_leader_id: 7730065 size: 88507 time: 2022-11-07 12:39:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03b0774e729e24acc66ad04be9988cf27a8064bc5aa8634baea4affa4686342fBlock Operator
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