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 7988984 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 76364291 epoch_slot_no: 159491 block_no: 7988807 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 29324 time: 2022-11-08 18:03:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48ac51b3cfcaa62bef64aa6e3e1e47d2e2a5289006edc4ad3cac344e8559f2ddBlock Operator
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