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 7998627 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 76562043 epoch_slot_no: 357243 block_no: 7998450 slot_leader_id: 6753941 size: 66328 time: 2022-11-11 00:58:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24cebc413e891016f8e887ec3a288acf9eb4d6c7ae5927b99c9f0501641ae3dcBlock Operator
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