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 7897006 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 74475797 epoch_slot_no: 430997 block_no: 7896829 slot_leader_id: 7076804 size: 61939 time: 2022-10-17 21:28:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14e80a0d0ecf33a647c9bc28a0151934adb33434c625192c5790d7a26b54f70dBlock Operator
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