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 7982138 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 76220764 epoch_slot_no: 15964 block_no: 7981961 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 37288 time: 2022-11-07 02:10:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd02afdd03ba9c0a237b5bfe5580a6f692906d7223ad97e8897095e7e9e95a27fBlock Operator
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