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 7895059 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 74436234 epoch_slot_no: 391434 block_no: 7894882 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 53096 time: 2022-10-17 10:28:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa17283e289e2e512e6931dd26e13dadf0fc770b2e85ec0a1c4671ae9a18f4252Block Operator
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