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 7984394 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 76268118 epoch_slot_no: 63318 block_no: 7984217 slot_leader_id: 6083174 size: 33574 time: 2022-11-07 15:20:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e71a0b74798c9e9c1167c4d8c44073785727c1678ca1535a4378dbc5f608189Block Operator
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