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 7998849 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 76566255 epoch_slot_no: 361455 block_no: 7998672 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 74510 time: 2022-11-11 02:09:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee99b29913da9eecd4248bf7b1532d0fa3376aaa74c9ccb5f651f8e8179c999aBlock Operator
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