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 7993974 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 76466037 epoch_slot_no: 261237 block_no: 7993797 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 18967 time: 2022-11-09 22:18:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f4d67650b511b4bd82e10d5be72abe4ca6990d93167d775b5cd3fa22313bf99Block Operator
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