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 7916751 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 74878419 epoch_slot_no: 401619 block_no: 7916574 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 17534 time: 2022-10-22 13:18:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9170dfcfac628199694f0d74be122caf748ae0292a3b029c37f2f7a09bf5c3b1Block Operator
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