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 7906987 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 74680628 epoch_slot_no: 203828 block_no: 7906810 slot_leader_id: 7376318 size: 42835 time: 2022-10-20 06:21:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d70e455af5094e24bc4d9329f92053c4d94126e05aa339058ec68b07e279d07Block Operator
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