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 7994863 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 76483683 epoch_slot_no: 278883 block_no: 7994686 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 82450 time: 2022-11-10 03:12:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9543ddf997a9221ee8b4a21fe8f10259d96a223d021caf23d27e177200737ce7Block Operator
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