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 7908425 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 74709814 epoch_slot_no: 233014 block_no: 7908248 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 25857 time: 2022-10-20 14:28:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2ca1ccaf2cde433fac208cf5be638dcb1dd27ab7ca3b41df55204e8e4a54f27Block Operator
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