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 7906764 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 74676223 epoch_slot_no: 199423 block_no: 7906587 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 2261 time: 2022-10-20 05:08:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a92a278f2a19a366791a0c4101c7de4c7f7f7853093163cb14466256d0e3282Block Operator
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