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 7906479 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 74670182 epoch_slot_no: 193382 block_no: 7906302 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 62708 time: 2022-10-20 03:27:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaab89284ed77aca2fb4e2eccf614f8a01903f67fabc1a4c38f341b5bf5c8cff3Block Operator
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