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 7920122 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 74946902 epoch_slot_no: 38102 block_no: 7919945 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 16610 time: 2022-10-23 08:19:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ad3c2fa1c8eb069802824fdddc3a488b7b3b069c1f7b71432f5c929a3a0f596Block Operator
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