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 7912277 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 74786195 epoch_slot_no: 309395 block_no: 7912100 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 23394 time: 2022-10-21 11:41:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0f890eb61b5aed9c9d959a996c27ff9ccc5bdec3ae79b360a5cd01f6e51a01aBlock Operator
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