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 7906946 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 74679738 epoch_slot_no: 202938 block_no: 7906769 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 14460 time: 2022-10-20 06:07:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb32336eead016ba74ada995ae1532d98eaf688c99f3ced347ab7aef495bdec06Block Operator
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