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 7991238 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 76409640 epoch_slot_no: 204840 block_no: 7991061 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 4222 time: 2022-11-09 06:38:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d208d3f9d6d26798eab39abffbbcb17a39ad023b112b7c4a3f7098fbdc95bdbBlock Operator
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