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 7993208 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 76450769 epoch_slot_no: 245969 block_no: 7993031 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 17172 time: 2022-11-09 18:04:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8ca3be90c0f57890681ae24ff3f7a09cf6be6974aa85fba29059c9c1d8b351dBlock Operator
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