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 7902385 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 74586251 epoch_slot_no: 109451 block_no: 7902208 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 13428 time: 2022-10-19 04:09:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2f5a590ac8c9be6fcb475d6d960671a71fb3b93883b13b30afcd41f151bd92aBlock Operator
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