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 7902523 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 74589374 epoch_slot_no: 112574 block_no: 7902346 slot_leader_id: 7398987 size: 60136 time: 2022-10-19 05:01:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ad0cc7fa27677f9386f15e2be4b194231e03df499f21ab363f6c3897d32df1fBlock Operator
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