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 7917780 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 74899253 epoch_slot_no: 422453 block_no: 7917603 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 80576 time: 2022-10-22 19:05:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9a77756ad1ab625c2050d94c858c6675536c8a1d28a84b3af6c25729270183eBlock Operator
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