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 7910198 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 74744206 epoch_slot_no: 267406 block_no: 7910021 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 10590 time: 2022-10-21 00:01:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0df32e37a41fc85118f798b86e9201dc0f1d6b3a3b38125bc6b485aa1cb2338bBlock Operator
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