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 7984540 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 76271392 epoch_slot_no: 66592 block_no: 7984363 slot_leader_id: 4706313 size: 71815 time: 2022-11-07 16:14:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb956ec12f98ba6f39a00be544c6ab04dcf756c5636b2f3ddc30229fee46478caBlock Operator
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