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 7992143 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 76428156 epoch_slot_no: 223356 block_no: 7991966 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 7243 time: 2022-11-09 11:47:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9335dbfc9a2daaee9cc738d30cf32c9a6cd7c6264ec515978a67d3cf2c492584Block Operator
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