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 7980249 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 76180620 epoch_slot_no: 407820 block_no: 7980072 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 85467 time: 2022-11-06 15:01:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10c5e52fcddb5eb06dce73f2cfb08ff0eeae12e804a3a4db4f91fba864f58d90Block Operator
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