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 7988562 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 76355866 epoch_slot_no: 151066 block_no: 7988385 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 47054 time: 2022-11-08 15:42:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x670513ccce52889dd83fc21cf467cfb295a33509e036b84879b82b01cdc5f23eBlock Operator
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