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 7908961 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 74719915 epoch_slot_no: 243115 block_no: 7908784 slot_leader_id: 7718752 size: 88392 time: 2022-10-20 17:16:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e58967ff005190aa283e8bae9986be8912ad97fa45fddc43492e5caff9e9965Block Operator
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