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 7984729 Details
Epoch: 374Number of transactions in block: 41
slot_no: 76275602
epoch_slot_no: 70802
block_no: 7984552
slot_leader_id: 7047398
size: 88818
time: 2022-11-07 17:24:53
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0d6089bef78f263e7f1fb52bc02e3ea71e20449bc13e72a2f6d46c0dbcfc63e7
Block Operator
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