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 7914906 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 74839628 epoch_slot_no: 362828 block_no: 7914729 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 81308 time: 2022-10-22 02:31:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7abef2b62894203c82d2b5a0dd8885b558ec822a32aed3977550f4c82b47103fBlock Operator
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