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 7987781 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 76340051 epoch_slot_no: 135251 block_no: 7987604 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 48615 time: 2022-11-08 11:19:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf22288a1ada6394ffb95edeb406fbb4207e8ea22b140612c38f09c9dd90fcc2Block Operator
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