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 7990174 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 76388085 epoch_slot_no: 183285 block_no: 7989997 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 20491 time: 2022-11-09 00:39:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe44ef9ab2200024d73c3a2459d41a376fb4be9f809440d93a5fb6327f7e0c5c1Block Operator
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