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 7909666 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 74734104 epoch_slot_no: 257304 block_no: 7909489 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 88107 time: 2022-10-20 21:13:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d89b64f92af11ba00ece167e58f2fcd9c9855b6ca8036f58e3e30001e07d2a4Block Operator
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