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 7984674 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 76274128 epoch_slot_no: 69328 block_no: 7984497 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 8007 time: 2022-11-07 17:00:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf72a4b3aaacb81047740995126c7cc64d92ddc5b8c65531f3b5fcedc3a96f400Block Operator
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