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 7993715 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 76460205 epoch_slot_no: 255405 block_no: 7993538 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 12262 time: 2022-11-09 20:41:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddd9f3a8c0af7d0adedde199b0ef531ac9f70be4085bfe1915d6ed522cf5868aBlock Operator
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