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 7913227 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 74805566 epoch_slot_no: 328766 block_no: 7913050 slot_leader_id: 4563239 size: 66759 time: 2022-10-21 17:04:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3520c91c307a78c2f8e732d62ed0d1ecbadc45c536d1cd5d5b7dd669db6a1db1Block Operator
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