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 7982162 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 76221392 epoch_slot_no: 16592 block_no: 7981985 slot_leader_id: 7295248 size: 36903 time: 2022-11-07 02:21:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49039ccea3bf3e4f7bcae5a93543a6448df47383e5f4972072fc004c7505abb5Block Operator
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