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 7981964 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 76217135 epoch_slot_no: 12335 block_no: 7981787 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 88448 time: 2022-11-07 01:10:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb52bfc194770e4414fc957b9695efb295e175851aaaef2633a2956d65ed813aeBlock Operator
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