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 7989282 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 76370733 epoch_slot_no: 165933 block_no: 7989105 slot_leader_id: 7989282 size: 88258 time: 2022-11-08 19:50:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa71850bc16d3800da81998391f6f4d4f62d2b3713c4f8efbf7907c8739010f7Block Operator
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