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 7993284 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 76452271 epoch_slot_no: 247471 block_no: 7993107 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 15300 time: 2022-11-09 18:29:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b11380ba645fda695cf59ebcd520c7af8208c386e91316669d32f4ee1b48ee5Block Operator
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