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 7994055 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 76467841 epoch_slot_no: 263041 block_no: 7993878 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 87843 time: 2022-11-09 22:48:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74148a5aeac403afbdd8b8609e5f4f906c91c3f075263863305e102df808f48aBlock Operator
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