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 7911389 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 74768235 epoch_slot_no: 291435 block_no: 7911212 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 20798 time: 2022-10-21 06:42:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50aa9ed131eaa8b7e5a50877a9b78f737e2c96c1c6e6886a68f39b9646d3e3a6Block Operator
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