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 7984004 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 76259472 epoch_slot_no: 54672 block_no: 7983827 slot_leader_id: 6955959 size: 15462 time: 2022-11-07 12:56:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34278ce5bf234f23a44620e487b9e22746fcd68584ac0104516ff4f866619224Block Operator
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