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 7921860 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 74983754 epoch_slot_no: 74954 block_no: 7921683 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 86922 time: 2022-10-23 18:34:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8613dfb82e91dc70827de21836ceaee0b9658de357351c26ee57c4abc915653eBlock Operator
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