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 7916148 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 74865808 epoch_slot_no: 389008 block_no: 7915971 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 88670 time: 2022-10-22 09:48:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e067eb52bc1e2170de67eeab60a43f18daae5642e682d6da77b3bbc2002b53bBlock Operator
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