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 7984925 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 76279153 epoch_slot_no: 74353 block_no: 7984748 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 37162 time: 2022-11-07 18:24:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6e73194d94c663ae2315278ee35e45bbc81c70cefdf0cc855ada5268251f297Block Operator
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