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 7985995 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 76301910 epoch_slot_no: 97110 block_no: 7985818 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 24841 time: 2022-11-08 00:43:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf994a8e60ed5a26bf6b3d8d87525f8e2d1259df1089d61a90b27e5db53fe4862Block Operator
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