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 7897121 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 74478694 epoch_slot_no: 1894 block_no: 7896944 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 88601 time: 2022-10-17 22:16:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8be6f44bd7c52d70c4960aa6aca22b7b1b78b78e767ad829e78f3648071abab0Block Operator
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