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 7909811 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 74736823 epoch_slot_no: 260023 block_no: 7909634 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 62976 time: 2022-10-20 21:58:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f996c12f50f7e867b328449451b38aa308dd17cdfea1725b0a8bb22fd02130cBlock Operator
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