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 7896717 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 74469649 epoch_slot_no: 424849 block_no: 7896540 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 87656 time: 2022-10-17 19:45:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x195f26321e9159a09c899d9703c500c47f9bb91a37090ff52ad97c42ebd5a79dBlock Operator
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