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 7988676 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 76357980 epoch_slot_no: 153180 block_no: 7988499 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 44964 time: 2022-11-08 16:17:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc211faa80761bb0adb97f8db9bad7d8108bed13e5691676668f487c144c97e25Block Operator
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