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 7916515 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 74873506 epoch_slot_no: 396706 block_no: 7916338 slot_leader_id: 7152020 size: 8514 time: 2022-10-22 11:56:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40429c09f779f81bff21a7a87a3f06043891ecc702ac273a5fffd7c83bd1720fBlock Operator
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