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 7986853 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 76320893 epoch_slot_no: 116093 block_no: 7986676 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 52555 time: 2022-11-08 05:59:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05c3a0f4e449c4ec13997649a8bdf76c0c78d390d8605e6ab869e52401ce909aBlock Operator
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