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 7919708 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 74939221 epoch_slot_no: 30421 block_no: 7919531 slot_leader_id: 4985990 size: 39395 time: 2022-10-23 06:11:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfb879938d17d1b30c2ebf06b7b8945a49be8096cfea2aca52e2a23338a3416eBlock Operator
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