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 7988038 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 76344831 epoch_slot_no: 140031 block_no: 7987861 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 52159 time: 2022-11-08 12:38:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde28170f33b53b94a488141c4c7c6d2a30381d5ec7bad8cafcc0ea1df7743d0aBlock Operator
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