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 7904518 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 74630184 epoch_slot_no: 153384 block_no: 7904341 slot_leader_id: 4557674 size: 44232 time: 2022-10-19 16:21:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16a4f485fe8d1ab4324fec4c99648316623d0867fbd4ad8f074f80a06593c09fBlock Operator
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