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 7907046 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 74682060 epoch_slot_no: 205260 block_no: 7906869 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 54486 time: 2022-10-20 06:45:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4db89b9a44c0f36d2f109e63c166a5ec7f15c0d949681f76c97e47d2ed98d0e1Block Operator
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