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 7986439 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 76311985 epoch_slot_no: 107185 block_no: 7986262 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 75073 time: 2022-11-08 03:31:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6930b576c2f179f5c6026c40830b3b136d59ea1086fd2dd8950bd6e380737b42Block Operator
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