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 7905682 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 74653596 epoch_slot_no: 176796 block_no: 7905505 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 84370 time: 2022-10-19 22:51:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeac9e0d6b737d735fc23680822570070ad48c0c7f02a93e80e21b1ba34f81520Block Operator
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