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 7993377 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 76454009 epoch_slot_no: 249209 block_no: 7993200 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 15512 time: 2022-11-09 18:58:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f698d51c17e23aabebf34754b7166fef46b91358bc3b7f37ed89b2be0cbd3e6Block Operator
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