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 7904696 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 74633733 epoch_slot_no: 156933 block_no: 7904519 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 70729 time: 2022-10-19 17:20:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c4e4ae542d47d5cf11a57bce1b83cf945753f6f1646c49c9fab70e3a637a60cBlock Operator
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