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 7922922 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 75005419 epoch_slot_no: 96619 block_no: 7922745 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 11005 time: 2022-10-24 00:35:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7017347ae5c8d46bb437590f94154431e457de261f8fb505f12fd84086610a98Block Operator
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