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 7916609 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 74875522 epoch_slot_no: 398722 block_no: 7916432 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 88810 time: 2022-10-22 12:30:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16b0cc256e5c7dc82923b59b4a57618d07f20be3a8ace03bd6803d086a30f39dBlock Operator
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