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 7987213 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 76327914 epoch_slot_no: 123114 block_no: 7987036 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 12391 time: 2022-11-08 07:56:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb979777dbc4fdc1abdda426420aaa4e4418818de80f7840d9d6af9d1e88657bfBlock Operator
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