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 7903468 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 74608208 epoch_slot_no: 131408 block_no: 7903291 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 8692 time: 2022-10-19 10:14:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x655e77d58974c639e3f2606f128e62ff3965f528b4af42a8795ce9235b49284aBlock Operator
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