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 7993879 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 76464023 epoch_slot_no: 259223 block_no: 7993702 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 28200 time: 2022-11-09 21:45:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdedc9fa25adb4e6bd487b63d0da4199d2e05562fba764c22a18a82837946c929Block Operator
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