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 7988030 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 76344566 epoch_slot_no: 139766 block_no: 7987853 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 7029 time: 2022-11-08 12:34:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc36e077e1ea7fa8c28c9cbca827983225de76a88c1c0f340cfc3e04f6e2941dBlock Operator
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