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 7904295 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 74625498 epoch_slot_no: 148698 block_no: 7904118 slot_leader_id: 6394672 size: 88806 time: 2022-10-19 15:03:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52ce314478efda43d1204c41db36440990cf052db708d26721be921c92a65f5dBlock Operator
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