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 7905375 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 74647116 epoch_slot_no: 170316 block_no: 7905198 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 62686 time: 2022-10-19 21:03:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca5922a0c889cd13de402ad14e16bacc6b107935c5f65c46bc3ffd3487650730Block Operator
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