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 7985360 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 76288254 epoch_slot_no: 83454 block_no: 7985183 slot_leader_id: 4682991 size: 38826 time: 2022-11-07 20:55:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22571177190849c25488ea154584d99ada1552f79a024194ecc37dc1fb2fdd26Block Operator
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