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 7914859 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 74838712 epoch_slot_no: 361912 block_no: 7914682 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 33877 time: 2022-10-22 02:16:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc929a5775a98726b9612ed11b8a8578d77d217ee972fd582bf37d22288c912f3Block Operator
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