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 7992370 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 76433005 epoch_slot_no: 228205 block_no: 7992193 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 53306 time: 2022-11-09 13:08:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfa38d562482a958ebd4f88a44bbed0dae3f7b5d7cf4d662676c0432cdbe8daeBlock Operator
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