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 7997618 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 76539700 epoch_slot_no: 334900 block_no: 7997441 slot_leader_id: 5096947 size: 69625 time: 2022-11-10 18:46:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe24bc987019a36245e6335699a8e97ba1bd86cf359e9366bf656b74a171ca484Block Operator
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