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 7989143 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 76367645 epoch_slot_no: 162845 block_no: 7988966 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 84022 time: 2022-11-08 18:58:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc631caf6cadac73aa0a19cb2f9899b508bb375a8f6b88014d03f9d16a489e2b6Block Operator
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