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 7985686 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 76295327 epoch_slot_no: 90527 block_no: 7985509 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 20143 time: 2022-11-07 22:53:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3eba49922fd090ae2fe387444b6cb80a4355f73faed0b75287923322e72a250aBlock Operator
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