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 7984707 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 76274937 epoch_slot_no: 70137 block_no: 7984530 slot_leader_id: 6011746 size: 88715 time: 2022-11-07 17:13:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fb3ff5fb212f7e06303cb0e01f33c58df3988d1be8a470167b5029e854c5fb5Block Operator
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