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 7907360 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 74688288 epoch_slot_no: 211488 block_no: 7907183 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 41565 time: 2022-10-20 08:29:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x246fc6c11e9df59ef3a08ed803c090fda505600bbd65475b358672f961f1bf1fBlock Operator
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