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 7896170 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 74458714 epoch_slot_no: 413914 block_no: 7895993 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 55836 time: 2022-10-17 16:43:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe89a8227e56624b45af2d80fd2d084cbdbf6a6c6b8fb3d9538a4524c45262bb8Block Operator
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