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 7914326 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 74827013 epoch_slot_no: 350213 block_no: 7914149 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 51721 time: 2022-10-21 23:01:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb97687178320c37fcc3bbd8e69425e69cbc427b5aa085365c246b499ad2b4ae3Block Operator
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