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 7998637 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 76562232 epoch_slot_no: 357432 block_no: 7998460 slot_leader_id: 7486175 size: 18269 time: 2022-11-11 01:02:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x607ebb90d9a395b5f54960fbda8791a5ccaa7c24a7449c2f27015cff28617600Block Operator
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