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 7992777 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 76442155 epoch_slot_no: 237355 block_no: 7992600 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 44822 time: 2022-11-09 15:40:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ea347234b7badf7e67c4593c3f0f821ba4817c9d1b87c92a31b82d73715ab93Block Operator
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