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 7897258 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 74481534 epoch_slot_no: 4734 block_no: 7897081 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 82820 time: 2022-10-17 23:03:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9ca964662da60f238bdae5b4581971bfc905812ee824d0a946d630fffe4bf3aBlock Operator
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