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 7904334 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 74626289 epoch_slot_no: 149489 block_no: 7904157 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 78994 time: 2022-10-19 15:16:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31a983247284ea6d7488a4e396f0ad814e9c7a3d80fdffe396139f2470f38a4cBlock Operator
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