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 7898130 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 74499610 epoch_slot_no: 22810 block_no: 7897953 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 85604 time: 2022-10-18 04:05:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x097a3c23c61fb467df9cbc414091d8d9945a9bc042356a26ac2e01e3efccead8Block Operator
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