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 7897106 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 74478309 epoch_slot_no: 1509 block_no: 7896929 slot_leader_id: 4837061 size: 62905 time: 2022-10-17 22:10:00 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0de8ddcd6f1ce07fd784dfce32028bca078b4b4e09a4a73e2b32e4a253fd04e1Block Operator
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