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 7998412 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 76557441 epoch_slot_no: 352641 block_no: 7998235 slot_leader_id: 6670159 size: 53395 time: 2022-11-10 23:42:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0240b4181cbd244eec011ba0688b6905b02e098d9f475db75f2dce66a15d412aBlock Operator
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