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 7902831 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 74595940 epoch_slot_no: 119140 block_no: 7902654 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 84686 time: 2022-10-19 06:50:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67bb6ac55ecd8bc798f177c2026c6aa44269b8e288192440fec8a6e9c7295427Block Operator
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