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 7912842 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 74798029 epoch_slot_no: 321229 block_no: 7912665 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 88260 time: 2022-10-21 14:58:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8ce961befacb582961a5d8db43d24646538f05f17a27d08d76a4f85026b8ab6Block Operator
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