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 7904875 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 74637360 epoch_slot_no: 160560 block_no: 7904698 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 10852 time: 2022-10-19 18:20:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bfa718ace7725b968a3f246996f59196b2cbfd488cf498a06c8184318b215eeBlock Operator
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