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 7991422 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 76413779 epoch_slot_no: 208979 block_no: 7991245 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 32190 time: 2022-11-09 07:47:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26ab2b1f143fca1f50d092e77b97e3215c148a783b9906df9b8b47428626d841Block Operator
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