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 7896823 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 74472102 epoch_slot_no: 427302 block_no: 7896646 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 84746 time: 2022-10-17 20:26:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24eb6a33c322120b9084695a723d069525c59584eebe47f7223d35c83dcebb4aBlock Operator
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