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 7906671 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 74674188 epoch_slot_no: 197388 block_no: 7906494 slot_leader_id: 4654045 size: 84739 time: 2022-10-20 04:34:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5116bceb97a60e01f831dc077a4f3e39df809ea0a625f17edf1ca0587f57fa41Block Operator
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