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 7903115 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 74601686 epoch_slot_no: 124886 block_no: 7902938 slot_leader_id: 4598518 size: 61928 time: 2022-10-19 08:26:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb878ab03625c866c53175f5b4f4eb78c9193e03c2489360fd9760f0a5776cd7dBlock Operator
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