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 7920746 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 74960219 epoch_slot_no: 51419 block_no: 7920569 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 5768 time: 2022-10-23 12:01:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x144178f1af50e56aac62482b2013c207007586d52891340a48db5d8996929582Block Operator
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