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 7902329 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 74585196 epoch_slot_no: 108396 block_no: 7902152 slot_leader_id: 7295248 size: 20282 time: 2022-10-19 03:51:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x836b9bf784221c1a79c2974d384cb6d559be4944feb510189971b6d035fd8e36Block Operator
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