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 7896390 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 74463016 epoch_slot_no: 418216 block_no: 7896213 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 27901 time: 2022-10-17 17:55:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaae72b8a07ca9d87a1a17d16ec111c76a126ae6d250b7436f3070c03c5518a2Block Operator
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