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 7895078 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 74436605 epoch_slot_no: 391805 block_no: 7894901 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 41766 time: 2022-10-17 10:34:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b820807696411eb03b12c16a08e656f2bf2c2685c8522f8657563ecf8a5f8cdBlock Operator
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