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 7983699 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 76253418 epoch_slot_no: 48618 block_no: 7983522 slot_leader_id: 6470849 size: 74662 time: 2022-11-07 11:15:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc293c46a9a4e893b71ce2d0e6254ef3a5d6afe5be1f813ec373a95a992ba5b7Block Operator
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