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 7905990 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 74660142 epoch_slot_no: 183342 block_no: 7905813 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 78301 time: 2022-10-20 00:40:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78d36f337a05c6fbca53259483cb8fc90e139f03a4721b51fa5188d2b50b1a63Block Operator
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