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 7913859 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 74818092 epoch_slot_no: 341292 block_no: 7913682 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 85084 time: 2022-10-21 20:33:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dc69111c0fd972a7020d10910144488485839c5c8874d2d7403111feb941e9aBlock Operator
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