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 7913797 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 74816885 epoch_slot_no: 340085 block_no: 7913620 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 56390 time: 2022-10-21 20:12:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1787335a34a96a256cd64eb73859ec44b4d9403ebfa2d2bba76d0c57ecaa42efBlock Operator
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