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 7988165 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 76347552 epoch_slot_no: 142752 block_no: 7987988 slot_leader_id: 4566202 size: 79423 time: 2022-11-08 13:24:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5392cc493191845722b1b35db680cb0b6062c626ddae4a46fd9509b50d955d7Block Operator
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