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 7991417 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 76413613 epoch_slot_no: 208813 block_no: 7991240 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 20981 time: 2022-11-09 07:45:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb20dbe759b1fd4fe4b4aff84ce67b48b4e17c6c8814eec0c2214a40199f6149cBlock Operator
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