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 7997165 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 76531048 epoch_slot_no: 326248 block_no: 7996988 slot_leader_id: 4568578 size: 1498 time: 2022-11-10 16:22:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b5331badef6ca0898785f90802c8a0a93cf87995d42b345d43752a98d2dd521Block Operator
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