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 7909135 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 74723379 epoch_slot_no: 246579 block_no: 7908958 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 88686 time: 2022-10-20 18:14:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95417d8d1768b4e98c2263326248c65f8820c4778314260cffa91eea073f69abBlock Operator
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