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 7988270 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 76349700 epoch_slot_no: 144900 block_no: 7988093 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 46256 time: 2022-11-08 13:59:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa91e0234c5aa4a4ebaa269ef008098e84f0885b77c4a0f92a90712242defbfa8Block Operator
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