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 7921035 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 74966180 epoch_slot_no: 57380 block_no: 7920858 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 40673 time: 2022-10-23 13:41:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9364eb521a25b12210d9582f506e0d5c626f22fba16c975c2719a3eec735b55cBlock Operator
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