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 7910458 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 74748861 epoch_slot_no: 272061 block_no: 7910281 slot_leader_id: 7534995 size: 15825 time: 2022-10-21 01:19:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe59ad8fe37600a0465304942eca1c6d8332e32ab5b6b41db360fea3bb714337Block Operator
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