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 7916338 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 74869738 epoch_slot_no: 392938 block_no: 7916161 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 48987 time: 2022-10-22 10:53:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d5a86de005257278a02e521fcb41f4c6aff0e1870438b9ff1961c3a4b9bf46cBlock Operator
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