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 7908784 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 74716497 epoch_slot_no: 239697 block_no: 7908607 slot_leader_id: 7221159 size: 76510 time: 2022-10-20 16:19:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97505c61ce258ded75df4de4e52c19adc996c67e5bc7a515332e86095c37928bBlock Operator
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