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 7917079 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 74884808 epoch_slot_no: 408008 block_no: 7916902 slot_leader_id: 7665080 size: 77586 time: 2022-10-22 15:04:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89b78daf6ed25cb93b319e5c61d86128ba35560a29b1c5d3c362afc505e59e22Block Operator
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