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 7989019 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 76364838 epoch_slot_no: 160038 block_no: 7988842 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 52886 time: 2022-11-08 18:12:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1ac3097f0da9a7317f1e015567661b625fb731d6a297f9fad26e0f0851048c8Block Operator
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