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 7908560 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 74712375 epoch_slot_no: 235575 block_no: 7908383 slot_leader_id: 5513673 size: 49857 time: 2022-10-20 15:11:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0b1c447a3519ae9daf6a20cb27a8a85367c9200d10623385d1b434482fbc5a4Block Operator
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