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 7998357 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 76556206 epoch_slot_no: 351406 block_no: 7998180 slot_leader_id: 5343290 size: 11323 time: 2022-11-10 23:21:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b9b9ba82bdddb9cdc053f533e910f250e8fb743bd76461ba1e435f0d3e61282Block Operator
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