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 7999568 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 76580765 epoch_slot_no: 375965 block_no: 7999391 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 21243 time: 2022-11-11 06:10:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c48ebf160c37bee5d6cb0e892e5b23f870ad873ba454c3303685cb7a9c15a84Block Operator
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