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 7917634 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 74896248 epoch_slot_no: 419448 block_no: 7917457 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 83478 time: 2022-10-22 18:15:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4034bc4ca8545e86a18d4ae5c2bfb504bcd978d411b7c7e52424bd89abbb7f0bBlock Operator
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