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 7984524 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 76270977 epoch_slot_no: 66177 block_no: 7984347 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 16663 time: 2022-11-07 16:07:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a73ca8f0efae4b5b546451ac9c473c09ea494193194765bc38800aced917323Block Operator
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