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 7896344 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 74462212 epoch_slot_no: 417412 block_no: 7896167 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 86562 time: 2022-10-17 17:41:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x821996d06febc8111f306e44be0808d1be405fa42c6d8c8c85eeb02d078ae58fBlock Operator
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