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 7916746 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 74878252 epoch_slot_no: 401452 block_no: 7916569 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 79308 time: 2022-10-22 13:15:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbf1f1474aa21cfcd708c81e7b9962d7c781b20dd7ab41c251a077a6816f912aBlock Operator
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