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 7989981 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 76384348 epoch_slot_no: 179548 block_no: 7989804 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 27428 time: 2022-11-08 23:37:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15986fd5c2366aa57ab7d731de5164bbd97fc26e99a4941816666221b3846901Block Operator
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