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 7982689 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 76232488 epoch_slot_no: 27688 block_no: 7982512 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 22989 time: 2022-11-07 05:26:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ea7d4181ce2cae2c35b117d729caf08b9d69bd7734ca1afe7245c155b4ee72aBlock Operator
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