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 7905889 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 74657965 epoch_slot_no: 181165 block_no: 7905712 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 35136 time: 2022-10-20 00:04:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe05004566bb907c54f218658faea8591b07f706387e9c80266b186a1c79168f8Block Operator
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