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 7902516 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 74589193 epoch_slot_no: 112393 block_no: 7902339 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 14471 time: 2022-10-19 04:58:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d5312abfb405d51ad16ab3e647e7172e435c8c41ea18a9d41e173a0a7e3f476Block Operator
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