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 7986585 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 76314680 epoch_slot_no: 109880 block_no: 7986408 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 87690 time: 2022-11-08 04:16:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2000bfb6ea25458db193f24eac334f660535869f137155ca7878b9d49350e76Block Operator
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