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 7904019 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 74619212 epoch_slot_no: 142412 block_no: 7903842 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 42137 time: 2022-10-19 13:18:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f20097d666b62c473643129b24b8f01d506b4bcf1473aad3c1988bfb048a030Block Operator
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