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 7908994 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 74720557 epoch_slot_no: 243757 block_no: 7908817 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 88594 time: 2022-10-20 17:27:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x018979d9f856b056b6587b0ee48886fa524cf68a5d9896502a9519e66a7e5ffdBlock Operator
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