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 7902954 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 74598315 epoch_slot_no: 121515 block_no: 7902777 slot_leader_id: 4614591 size: 31531 time: 2022-10-19 07:30:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87a646985a93fb6c420ddfb14379391f711fba0f60adb5d3ecf9c26e5fe71eefBlock Operator
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