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 7896578 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 74466790 epoch_slot_no: 421990 block_no: 7896401 slot_leader_id: 6215083 size: 86108 time: 2022-10-17 18:58:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9249753a1ab77f2f95913ab662d80af141b9db64881c8790dda45567a17f642dBlock Operator
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