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 7986417 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 76311456 epoch_slot_no: 106656 block_no: 7986240 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 44826 time: 2022-11-08 03:22:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c1a9c0cafa6e8639d66ea900bcc6c34939e0f646b4118bbb8e053666f55ffcbBlock Operator
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