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 7897398 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 74484385 epoch_slot_no: 7585 block_no: 7897221 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 76007 time: 2022-10-17 23:51:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8933f6c51b770350f2eb6afb48a68c6a63b15a1811be3cdde33bc117202049b3Block Operator
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