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 7903226 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 74603618 epoch_slot_no: 126818 block_no: 7903049 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 35508 time: 2022-10-19 08:58:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81aee54c075059cf50d1c5898a4abb7f8d3e7ab053d6873418e13e67552d34d2Block Operator
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