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 7996765 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 76523291 epoch_slot_no: 318491 block_no: 7996588 slot_leader_id: 6826835 size: 21032 time: 2022-11-10 14:13:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf20e8eca97c81c829d3e7f592c3a37c5391042311d24793384d9b6a87aa21a6Block Operator
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