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 7989094 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 76366370 epoch_slot_no: 161570 block_no: 7988917 slot_leader_id: 7479709 size: 52039 time: 2022-11-08 18:37:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc00ba289550544aef751c4e16c0eebd5241f66e82f50300e41347263b5389a97Block Operator
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