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 7997473 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 76537176 epoch_slot_no: 332376 block_no: 7997296 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 27008 time: 2022-11-10 18:04:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38371aeace062678f4fd383a7bf442e0a5de1c6001375527b7aea665b0a62c05Block Operator
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