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 7896064 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 74456533 epoch_slot_no: 411733 block_no: 7895887 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 34595 time: 2022-10-17 16:07:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04f704c834f57fe4511ba89f0b5ed2fdd49b9480d5ef06ff1148bf830417d8d7Block Operator
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