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 7915211 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 74846020 epoch_slot_no: 369220 block_no: 7915034 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 70277 time: 2022-10-22 04:18:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b8c80ceff0f32240bb8fc2261fb4b6e61a25a58956f26a1adcd64ba0c4aae57Block Operator
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