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 7994689 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 76480306 epoch_slot_no: 275506 block_no: 7994512 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 86390 time: 2022-11-10 02:16:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4d65d4a933d05b11b6045858afc327936704a5df0de3d30d4ca4b38c8e4504dBlock Operator
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