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 7984556 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 76271695 epoch_slot_no: 66895 block_no: 7984379 slot_leader_id: 6772860 size: 48488 time: 2022-11-07 16:19:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa23e4cee29b33f55552636e1f2dc263cd0815723f0f570a0d706a73b56547083Block Operator
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