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 7984885 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 76278328 epoch_slot_no: 73528 block_no: 7984708 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 29492 time: 2022-11-07 18:10:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa64481691c14d8864bb5d6256e68bdbdeb6a4d68d9e8542224fa19a93a5f2c4bBlock Operator
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