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 7904022 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 74619251 epoch_slot_no: 142451 block_no: 7903845 slot_leader_id: 7295248 size: 41905 time: 2022-10-19 13:19:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe97aa9a1384e58c8eefe1f4562f387a2290623de941b64027c4209d27be3f94Block Operator
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