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 7912697 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 74795168 epoch_slot_no: 318368 block_no: 7912520 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 84152 time: 2022-10-21 14:10:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd09d1e87c58e57eaeeaec4619ad31b62b055032230f79946020b7b6c23e1dca5Block Operator
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