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 7909306 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 74726858 epoch_slot_no: 250058 block_no: 7909129 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 88386 time: 2022-10-20 19:12:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00cfb02434328114cdea312c9d607b56736b90415cae6f7afa76f489152029d3Block Operator
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