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 7993340 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 76453341 epoch_slot_no: 248541 block_no: 7993163 slot_leader_id: 7729284 size: 12665 time: 2022-11-09 18:47:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8df766fd465d542af4e0d899fe3a2afc0ebe16b9d97229d4034335dabd76423fBlock Operator
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