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 7993758 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 76461230 epoch_slot_no: 256430 block_no: 7993581 slot_leader_id: 7076804 size: 88613 time: 2022-11-09 20:58:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa97d7ca340d65de2d2202bd5650b249c0576569d0354057240ac792938074dddBlock Operator
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