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 7915431 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 74850887 epoch_slot_no: 374087 block_no: 7915254 slot_leader_id: 5707820 size: 48002 time: 2022-10-22 05:39:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2527dfdae7748ca53990ee116f64a130a1b9d4b9c6a45de941dbaf8a340bca51Block Operator
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