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 7900647 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 74549845 epoch_slot_no: 73045 block_no: 7900470 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 1746 time: 2022-10-18 18:02:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8a783602e054db0ce26c534f2cdd346b0d4cd650e34261638b530200ce5f98aBlock Operator
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