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 7994630 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 76479139 epoch_slot_no: 274339 block_no: 7994453 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 49212 time: 2022-11-10 01:57:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd3f0e777aa7bc3f15010d8f71f5c0bfdb5ec808447c218d262e126df2509eb3Block Operator
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