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 7918260 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 74909677 epoch_slot_no: 877 block_no: 7918083 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 82522 time: 2022-10-22 21:59:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8599fe6345f0e75f7e989c7e323513ca2e570d440ad1cfc7d49e16d8f5ea2078Block Operator
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