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 7986582 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 76314632 epoch_slot_no: 109832 block_no: 7986405 slot_leader_id: 4599222 size: 78436 time: 2022-11-08 04:15:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab23b5c2546248185ca062012e97cb81c8aee8d46f81b2d8bf9287a9ee0c01afBlock Operator
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