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 7993528 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 76456784 epoch_slot_no: 251984 block_no: 7993351 slot_leader_id: 7886440 size: 84267 time: 2022-11-09 19:44:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b6a23e92a32d7797b9799fca72be92a3b175d70dbe12841a64ba65769ad63b3Block Operator
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