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 7986125 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 76304708 epoch_slot_no: 99908 block_no: 7985948 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 31336 time: 2022-11-08 01:29:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0446bfa95e4b3178dad10ed6e0a2fa4c0e3394a4ed559232fd5743dc11eaa14bBlock Operator
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