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 7896674 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 74468748 epoch_slot_no: 423948 block_no: 7896497 slot_leader_id: 4813093 size: 36338 time: 2022-10-17 19:30:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a46c50f9b767c94e51a258a59019c2fda80da73fde02394aa0b7efd91453bfbBlock Operator
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