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 7915496 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 74852310 epoch_slot_no: 375510 block_no: 7915319 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 88653 time: 2022-10-22 06:03:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x214052553a11603c1c41a7a482d7cf4a3543fd0b5f1a522d693775c9f54995c3Block Operator
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