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 7980695 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 76189794 epoch_slot_no: 416994 block_no: 7980518 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 87820 time: 2022-11-06 17:34:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16f20ad6945238f5e46bd48b973dba00ebcf5a22a3b3147ed4b3bce0c40d26abBlock Operator
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