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 7916733 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 74878005 epoch_slot_no: 401205 block_no: 7916556 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 37300 time: 2022-10-22 13:11:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ccfac7b2135fc16848a39ab71eae264880dfe17c914815267210a86cd750f0eBlock Operator
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