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 7987887 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 76341899 epoch_slot_no: 137099 block_no: 7987710 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 16102 time: 2022-11-08 11:49:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4b4cb75b70bb2dbb813f84c14d6d4b7ec73525584e814c0b89164eb72c1d80cBlock Operator
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