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 7999837 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 76586357 epoch_slot_no: 381557 block_no: 7999660 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 20906 time: 2022-11-11 07:44:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf5b5c27a9127816892a81c91a9f28bb9e8bb636abda6fff4a0739ea9b4f0baaBlock Operator
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