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 7896010 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 74455415 epoch_slot_no: 410615 block_no: 7895833 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 24901 time: 2022-10-17 15:48:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99025c252ba815e708e37ded87bb3b0c42f6614b6e9d6dccf2652fa65fc16612Block Operator
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