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 7914488 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 74830432 epoch_slot_no: 353632 block_no: 7914311 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 85747 time: 2022-10-21 23:58:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87ae94384970aee6af663df8fa75b97a8d3492a1865c9a0599a276842492f967Block Operator
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