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 7998597 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 76561452 epoch_slot_no: 356652 block_no: 7998420 slot_leader_id: 6802893 size: 41715 time: 2022-11-11 00:49:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0197c7bfda4a5e2cfe256275204b41fee793d42bbda6896bdea6cf78fec6466aBlock Operator
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