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 7900139 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 74540290 epoch_slot_no: 63490 block_no: 7899962 slot_leader_id: 5839188 size: 67105 time: 2022-10-18 15:23:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x290cfe58699a8c76b821dd97131445172298734b2b0e4c3b357070e84323276dBlock Operator
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