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 7904917 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 74638245 epoch_slot_no: 161445 block_no: 7904740 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 86272 time: 2022-10-19 18:35:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb867323bb34514cc3569c796f7e99709617b089991ae900864f9b029032b3dd3Block Operator
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