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 7903733 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 74613664 epoch_slot_no: 136864 block_no: 7903556 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 50487 time: 2022-10-19 11:45:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0661e97ca2809274d472c749de33d0a74123677a41e96ee94f1be882d3a432e5Block Operator
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