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 7898199 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 74501054 epoch_slot_no: 24254 block_no: 7898022 slot_leader_id: 5449686 size: 4637 time: 2022-10-18 04:29:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb287182e11d8b3b46d339e14bc2b128aef4469304dfdf23fa6701385aca701ddBlock Operator
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