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 7920908 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 74963991 epoch_slot_no: 55191 block_no: 7920731 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 85660 time: 2022-10-23 13:04:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6df254ff4a805c4618f97ac76aa91a509ec44ef732a0c8d4df6b0a92200236caBlock Operator
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