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 7994569 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 76477963 epoch_slot_no: 273163 block_no: 7994392 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 44375 time: 2022-11-10 01:37:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea023e9e99505b8edf23ae8986050443e05f2841566d848a853b0abd64c6fc6eBlock Operator
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