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 7983147 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 76242555 epoch_slot_no: 37755 block_no: 7982970 slot_leader_id: 7919527 size: 53808 time: 2022-11-07 08:14:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae38cf2163b7b7c7ff76ce295a1344b24d64855e5d24475d928085a9e36e9a36Block Operator
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