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 7992619 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 76438636 epoch_slot_no: 233836 block_no: 7992442 slot_leader_id: 4572201 size: 35536 time: 2022-11-09 14:42:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c8df348ea3f0bfedf771dca6ba6a85b5a874b93d0d004f0e23ddeeab806703dBlock Operator
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