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 7993282 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 76452247 epoch_slot_no: 247447 block_no: 7993105 slot_leader_id: 5839077 size: 15841 time: 2022-11-09 18:28:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84f9ba9c245a838b0fb5a3a5c0e6991c73a05b6a013cb19a81664e17451a8c14Block Operator
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