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 7902041 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 74578688 epoch_slot_no: 101888 block_no: 7901864 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 88889 time: 2022-10-19 02:02:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4778ae0ee1571b8e5e153526c7cdd13d75e090923d4ab3b654d5255a32fa042eBlock Operator
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