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 7993544 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 76457052 epoch_slot_no: 252252 block_no: 7993367 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 35564 time: 2022-11-09 19:49:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05cc13d6bb695d3f7688f17c9701ba7af30ea7a7c10f5fec170b8037969d24c0Block Operator
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