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 7909785 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 74736259 epoch_slot_no: 259459 block_no: 7909608 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 40801 time: 2022-10-20 21:49:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86a1cc0778caaf098a11be718ad5e874da5b565b1e6c6bc96dd3b77f39f3e79eBlock Operator
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