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 7909846 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 74737391 epoch_slot_no: 260591 block_no: 7909669 slot_leader_id: 5874694 size: 35882 time: 2022-10-20 22:08:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x418c4bfa9a1f3ede0d9c8c74681046f68135f79c827f752721fbe177a2174acaBlock Operator
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