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 7914298 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 74826420 epoch_slot_no: 349620 block_no: 7914121 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 40799 time: 2022-10-21 22:51:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c5cd5a45fe5258e814797274854ac0ae3da1bfb754d03a76b5827917b77483eBlock Operator
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