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 7900274 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 74542731 epoch_slot_no: 65931 block_no: 7900097 slot_leader_id: 4559683 size: 87416 time: 2022-10-18 16:03:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43b1af385a8ff41f75d81c39334524cf4f66a3433be1e3bb7c0bae013db3fb90Block Operator
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