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 7984348 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 76266664 epoch_slot_no: 61864 block_no: 7984171 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 63807 time: 2022-11-07 14:55:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac59784da9d60bb74b935251ca74c9b1ea7cea3bb953822a99f5b790a98d10f9Block Operator
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