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 7989608 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 76377262 epoch_slot_no: 172462 block_no: 7989431 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 41331 time: 2022-11-08 21:39:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad88d27d89fcc7f892cadb3e464db6c8264dd5bc28d0f1d5884712116310ae51Block Operator
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