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 7918319 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 74910774 epoch_slot_no: 1974 block_no: 7918142 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 88416 time: 2022-10-22 22:17:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd682a6495610acd54f7747569cff25a1fc6ef450d506dca8b36846e26d948d3cBlock Operator
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