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 7987561 Details
Epoch: 374Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 76335199
epoch_slot_no: 130399
block_no: 7987384
slot_leader_id: 6204553
size: 381
time: 2022-11-08 09:58:10
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2b26bc5509fab8857775f855425ae4a1372bbe98c82d6257db3e7870b724653e
Block Operator
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