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 7987198 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 76327627 epoch_slot_no: 122827 block_no: 7987021 slot_leader_id: 5529321 size: 22901 time: 2022-11-08 07:51:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x869c20ef16d2f4722c3e7bb75b04205a6f558016241aac5dd1f1facbf2d7aac6Block Operator
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