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 7994457 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 76475776 epoch_slot_no: 270976 block_no: 7994280 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 28090 time: 2022-11-10 01:01:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fd1f65aac64ea8a1875ddf731f071df98805ed90b4b400f1cc1c234405d35aeBlock Operator
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