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 7896092 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 74456959 epoch_slot_no: 412159 block_no: 7895915 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 71354 time: 2022-10-17 16:14:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e01bfe8bbdc7361e14868bdce6c5d052c542070cb7d01a37ca5a0ef91507827Block Operator
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