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 7981757 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 76212395 epoch_slot_no: 7595 block_no: 7981580 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 86266 time: 2022-11-06 23:51:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b20f7b421421d888db655a7f9ce95ae3b9d6bbe20960995f12550ed1e4e7487Block Operator
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