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 7917820 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 74899987 epoch_slot_no: 423187 block_no: 7917643 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 80633 time: 2022-10-22 19:17:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba42bcd19fcb490419aeed428558b7546b7d2ce57689338c7234e0d67a5518d0Block Operator
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