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 7914356 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 74827628 epoch_slot_no: 350828 block_no: 7914179 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 49608 time: 2022-10-21 23:11:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba17a8f46f54d25101efa48192cee354c63b1c9aa07c4f0c1f9320dc9431742eBlock Operator
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