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 7915846 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 74859721 epoch_slot_no: 382921 block_no: 7915669 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 87371 time: 2022-10-22 08:06:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa5a2df49aed0b535f754c5cb56084076a224124afa3254d7ac4fa0fe8e77944Block Operator
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