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 7908017 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 74702033 epoch_slot_no: 225233 block_no: 7907840 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 22200 time: 2022-10-20 12:18:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9ee163e1472a71310406353ad6fba5c24d484fd979ba3109ebd0185a77f71baBlock Operator
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