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 7908524 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 74711828 epoch_slot_no: 235028 block_no: 7908347 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 82962 time: 2022-10-20 15:01:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd155f9152cca781eceb92ac0857b0de1c9717ec9ad9933ce59ddf5f027a4ff83Block Operator
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