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 7989125 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 76367148 epoch_slot_no: 162348 block_no: 7988948 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 22497 time: 2022-11-08 18:50:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6433151d94a1b9a2a8e8dd4703a8e5781f60d40c211dd14152f7e3076816776aBlock Operator
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