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 7895159 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 74438157 epoch_slot_no: 393357 block_no: 7894982 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 9465 time: 2022-10-17 11:00:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1aa661495ffc9f47a0a7c9e2acd493280d2cfcefa349e668ed49b91b7f8adcdBlock Operator
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