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 7896121 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 74457693 epoch_slot_no: 412893 block_no: 7895944 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 84823 time: 2022-10-17 16:26:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73bef5ae8f3504bb2944931da23e9d6e72f83b17b9c71ae259fcdc81f926a886Block Operator
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