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 7901743 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 74572648 epoch_slot_no: 95848 block_no: 7901566 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 79323 time: 2022-10-19 00:22:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x313e4cd92f8ceb762d3d6705e2b69193cd2f9e0a09510cfe49cb9169b4448817Block Operator
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