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 7896125 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 74457840 epoch_slot_no: 413040 block_no: 7895948 slot_leader_id: 7834434 size: 79647 time: 2022-10-17 16:28:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67ac45bd767e49afb0e0b9ffda827ed3110d0ff5fa2df4c210a14a6e67b1c51cBlock Operator
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