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 7904237 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 74624347 epoch_slot_no: 147547 block_no: 7904060 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 88689 time: 2022-10-19 14:43:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb548096a6a3165f767fdc204a7fad991edd9131d19bdbf4607a0a65da9457addBlock Operator
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