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 7987238 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 76328371 epoch_slot_no: 123571 block_no: 7987061 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 27215 time: 2022-11-08 08:04:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1497c197aa017e00b2c59c5e25e75dde1c8668f62687daf50da81c68c3c7a97Block Operator
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