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 7988171 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 76347678 epoch_slot_no: 142878 block_no: 7987994 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 79925 time: 2022-11-08 13:26:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4759834ed5a75ba2e7c7f5169a67b6385e58c8f69e1058083475e4a3a44c787bBlock Operator
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