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 7985321 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 76287383 epoch_slot_no: 82583 block_no: 7985144 slot_leader_id: 6215083 size: 85897 time: 2022-11-07 20:41:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bdfbfcf079b84dae0db96fa970fe1392809c0d65b584c1e8174a76c5ab539f3Block Operator
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