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 7984249 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 76264739 epoch_slot_no: 59939 block_no: 7984072 slot_leader_id: 6152189 size: 87527 time: 2022-11-07 14:23:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x254f142f961e80e6f3959b5f0dbe936f673754a7b43376d1a8020b7b9ec882aaBlock Operator
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