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 7989586 Details
Epoch: 374Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 76376765
epoch_slot_no: 171965
block_no: 7989409
slot_leader_id: 4961128
size: 59039
time: 2022-11-08 21:30:56
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5a07dfab751f36b3ff2947745bbcae8764fb758d2daf46ce22ed63934835dfe7
Block Operator
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