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 7984241 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 76264427 epoch_slot_no: 59627 block_no: 7984064 slot_leader_id: 5638717 size: 27526 time: 2022-11-07 14:18:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ec0f335db8b549e52f72a00692c809dad8195202891f85b445dcb91c9bd9bfaBlock Operator
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