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 7910371 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 74747523 epoch_slot_no: 270723 block_no: 7910194 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 68710 time: 2022-10-21 00:56:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b6e949cdb087cf83b91ed3565629b01afa53946d1f9fe7196884ec0abda33a0Block Operator
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