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 7995299 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 76492644 epoch_slot_no: 287844 block_no: 7995122 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 88730 time: 2022-11-10 05:42:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1541f5bb44badbebbf217b808f656d0efd3e065b686c76a0441c4fb4cc3b6bc4Block Operator
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