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 7904400 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 74627866 epoch_slot_no: 151066 block_no: 7904223 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 67301 time: 2022-10-19 15:42:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57a7a744531e448effe612b56b2d0b99b519c0f98e7755c7f94f3b0492c351daBlock Operator
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