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 7981171 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 76200153 epoch_slot_no: 427353 block_no: 7980994 slot_leader_id: 4594429 size: 69574 time: 2022-11-06 20:27:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5deaf935051c2e8c3bc3f60ef9bbd1a6843693a45b51e55d83fdec100b68a4a8Block Operator
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