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 7896278 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 74460688 epoch_slot_no: 415888 block_no: 7896101 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 87620 time: 2022-10-17 17:16:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb4c4cc069b5c7f72eae7037b0be7c8f4e9baf5217d8bae5b8bc1c3ebfc1eb9eBlock Operator
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