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 7982312 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 76224535 epoch_slot_no: 19735 block_no: 7982135 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 54789 time: 2022-11-07 03:13:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcd8f1ae2adcc0bc1f35953f87da7e17da99b08a0280283a31d6ae7e83cc4f22Block Operator
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