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 7983722 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 76254016 epoch_slot_no: 49216 block_no: 7983545 slot_leader_id: 7534301 size: 77993 time: 2022-11-07 11:25:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x350c977bf897cdb29cfff00c8e68bf6988c216959ccb789fa0d55e6b52653eaeBlock Operator
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