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 7896041 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 74456179 epoch_slot_no: 411379 block_no: 7895864 slot_leader_id: 7398987 size: 87519 time: 2022-10-17 16:01:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dab5a3e12da4d9d9dba96c93a0989c4244647a325973cbedf6b846de3894d3cBlock Operator
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