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 7986578 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 76314468 epoch_slot_no: 109668 block_no: 7986401 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 5890 time: 2022-11-08 04:12:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfd0bdb6c08a220348b810d007bd172606b48e1f7ba2e716e8dd3f763d6c4fd3Block Operator
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