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 7981256 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 76201790 epoch_slot_no: 428990 block_no: 7981079 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 46800 time: 2022-11-06 20:54:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0be3e1c9f9717e2ef68b427d5950d37f44780fc9c6ba4b23b2e0a235a1f46042Block Operator
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