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 7984766 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 76276434 epoch_slot_no: 71634 block_no: 7984589 slot_leader_id: 6135313 size: 46841 time: 2022-11-07 17:38:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48d0103737c406e38ce3b220c15663d5097d9411cb611524d555e2f5a6b6ed4aBlock Operator
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